Job Description

Vacancy for HR Officer at Sharnbrook Academy

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 7, Points 12-19, starting actual salary equates to 25,193.00 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. This is term time, plus the equivalent of 10 days

We have an exciting opportunity to join Sharnbrook Academy as a HR Officer.

You will be responsible for all personnel duties within the school environment. This will include the oversight of safeguarding for appointing new staff and recruitment. The post holder is responsible for the employee life cycle at school level which includes sick absence, pay, general terms and conditions and providing support to manage low-level HR queries.

This is a fast paced, process driven role which will suit a structured and focused HR Professional.

The opportunity

Maintain orderly and appropriate records throughout recruitment campaigns' and employee lifecycles. Process payroll services. Be the first point of contact for all staff on HR, pay and contract related matters, with guidance from the Hub Team. Work within a friendly team and alongside the school Principal.

The ideal candidate

Experience in HR. High level of organisation skills Possess excellent interpersonal skills and integrity. Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately. Confident and approachable manner.

About Sharnbrook Academy

Sharnbrook is an exceptional place to learn and work. We are an ambitious, forward thinking and fully inclusive community school, located in beautiful rural Bedfordshire.

Our values guide our decision making, and central to all that we do is our mission is to ensure that all students achieve their academic and personal potential to reach destinations of purpose and choice

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Our motto of 'excellence, care and opportunity for all' encapsulates our approach towards this aim.

Our students benefit from an ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum taught in impressive, specialist facilities. Students are well taught by highly knowledgeable subject experts, and supported by expert support staff. 'Team Sharnbrook' work together, in partnership with families, to ensure that every young person is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential. We expect students to excel, and ensure that they feel safe and happy in school, so that this expectation is realised. We understand the value of students' personal development, and enable this through access to an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities and a comprehensive personal development curriculum.

We are proud of the education that we offer to our young people, and would be delighted to welcome you to the academy to learn more about us.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT) Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE NOTE THAT AN APPLICATION NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED - TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION FORM, PLEASE VISIT THE MERIDIAN TRUST WEBSITE (JOBS AND TRAINING PAGE):

Join Meridian Trust - Meridian Trust

OR, APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW:-

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/136470/EDV-2025-SA-94781

CLOSING DATE: 8th December 2025 by 9am

INTERVIEWS: 10th December 2025

Meridian Trust and Sharnbrook Academy reserve the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 25,193.00 per year

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person