Job Description

Job Title: Human Resources and Recruitment Officer
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30, 37 hours per week, all year round
Salary: ALT Grade G - 31,022 to 34,434
Closing Date: Sunday 14th September 2025
Start Date: November 2025
Cromwell Community College are seeking a motivated, approachable Human Resources and Recruitment Officer to join our dedicated team. This pivotal role will help ensure that our Academy is a supportive, compliant, and forward-thinking workplace for all staff.
About us:
As a successful and dynamic through school, Cromwell Community College is an exciting place to learn and a great place to work. If you choose to come and join us, you will become part of a well-established, talented and committed team of staff. Our staff are enthusiastic and strive to deliver innovative learning experiences to our young people.
About the role:
This is a dynamic role at the heart of our Academy's operations. As the Human Resources and Recruitment Officer, you will play a key part in shaping a positive staff experience from recruitment through to ongoing development. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with employment legislation, maintaining accurate and secure records and helping to embed Trust-wide HR initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, confident in handling sensitive information, and passionate about fostering a supportive and efficient workplace environment.
Key responsibilities:

• Managing academy-led processes in relation to HR matters for existing members of staff
• Working collaboratively with the central Recruitment Team on the recruitment of all new starters
• Coordinating staff induction, probation, appraisal, and training processes
• Maintaining and updating the Single Central Register (SCR)
• Ensuring the timely completion of payroll checks as per scheduled timelines

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and to work in a forward-thinking academy with a commitment to inclusion and development. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Local Government Pensions Scheme

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Samantha Surtees, Business and Operations Manager - ssurtees@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk.
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

Skills Required