Job Description

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About the role:

Please note this role will commence in September 2025

About the Role

London South East Academies Trust, often referred to as "The Trust," is seeking a proactive and dynamic

Talent Assistant

to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the Group Executive Director of Talent & People Systems and the Talent Acquisition Lead to ensure the smooth running of talent initiatives across our schools.



As a Talent Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing compliance with mandatory training, supporting recruitment efforts, and enhancing professional development opportunities for our staff. Your work will directly contribute to creating a culture of continuous improvement, professional excellence, and staff engagement throughout The Trust.

What You'll Do:

Provide essential support to senior leaders in talent acquisition and development. Oversee compliance with mandatory training and liaise with schools on non-completion. Analyze training data and support targeted interventions to improve compliance. Develop and deliver tailored training modules for line managers, Headteachers, and new schools joining The Trust. Assist with recruitment processes, including job postings, interview coordination, and onboarding. Identify and promote CPD opportunities to enhance staff retention and satisfaction. Collaborate with the People Team to foster personal and professional growth across The Trust.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in administrative or HR roles, ideally within education or a related sector. Strong organizational and data analysis skills, with a keen eye for detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with HR systems. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a commitment to professional development.
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About Us

London South East Academies Trust's growing network currently comprises thirteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, Lambeth and Surrey.

Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs.
As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high-quality, cost-effective central services to ensure success for all.
Our Trust sits within London & South East Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college (London South East Colleges) and a charity (LASER Education Foundation). This unique set-up provides excellent progression pathways for our pupils, as well as extensive development opportunities for staff.
Our outstanding teams are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for all. We know that education has the power to change lives - and by adding further expertise and diversity to our thriving Trust, we can provide even more opportunities for our pupils, our schools and our communities.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays), plus a further three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year and also offer leave for volunteering.
Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Free onsite parking Cycle to work/bike loan scheme Annual season ticket loan Access to our onsite gym at LSEC Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.
As a Disability Confident - Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.
If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.
If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date.
If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us at lseathr@lsec.ac.uk

As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an 'Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.