Job Description

HR Officer

We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity to join our amazing team in the role of HR Officer to provide outstanding support for our staff body.

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37 hours per week / 41 weeks per year (term time and inset days plus 2 weeks)

Salary Range:

Grade 7 SCP 24 - 27, 35,412 - 38,220 per annum (Full Time Equivalent)

Actual Salary:

32,395 - 34,964 per annum

Start Date:

December 2025 / January 2026

About the role:

The role of HR Officer is vital to the smooth running of the school. You will manage all personnel and HR functions within the school, including all stages of the staff employment cycle, and ensuring that the school complies with all statutory requirements.

Ideally you will have:

High standards and an acute attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability and willingness to play a full role in the team

Minimum Grade C GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications generally and specifically in English/Literacy and Maths/Numeracy

The successful candidate will have either previous experience in a similar role or will have transferrable skills and experience and be excited at the opportunity of taking on a role within this key area.

About our school:

Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Determined, Be Kind, Be Supportive and Be Proud. We are also extremely proud of our Values Driven approach. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes. Our A level results and destinations are equally impressive, with the school placed in the top 25% in the country, and over 95% of students gaining entrance to their preferred choice of university in 2025.

We are committed to professional development for all staff, regardless of role. We have an innovative staff development programme, which truly empowers staff to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model. Regardless of what point you are at in your career and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them.

As a school, we pride ourselves on evidence informed practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If you share our vision, we want you to be part of our team.

How to apply?

For an application form and pack, please download the information from our school website https://penistone-gs.uk/current-vacancies or request a pack by email: HR@penistone-gs.uk The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Monday 3 November 2025 at 10.00am.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,395.00-34,964.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Sheffield S36 7BX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

HR: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person