Job Description

Salary:

NJC Grade J27-31

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

TBC

Apply by:

15 May 2025

Job overview

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Office / HR Lead who is looking to lead our motivated and committed team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who will bring organisation and commitment to this role, ensuring all duties are completed to the highest standard. You will need to be personable and have good communication skills.



The administration team provides the first point of contact for staff, pupils, families and visitors to the school. The ability to keep a cool head under pressure is essential, as is a friendly and professional approach with all staff, children, parents and visitors alike. The successful applicant will have experience of working in a busy office within an educational setting. Arbor experience and an excellent level of IT skills are desirable, attention to detail is essential.


Reporting directly to the school's Leadership Team & Head of Schools, the Office / HR Manager is to make sure that the effective and efficient administration supports the strategic aims and day-to-day operation of the school and lines manages all administrators with the office operational function.

The Office Manager/HR Manager has responsibility for the development and maintenance of the school's personnel information and management systems. To be responsible for the delivery of all the agreed LAT HR processes and practices alongside the Lion Academy Trust Head of HR.

In addition to the opportunity to work in a friendly, forward-thinking school we offer:

Knowledgeable and dedicated staff High-quality, well-resourced learning environments with a fully resourced foundation curriculum (Lion Learning Pathways) Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities A caring and collaborative whole-school community which is culturally diverse and inclusive A commitment to wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Reward Scheme


If you are interested in applying for this position please follow the link:


https://www.lionacademytrust.net/currentvacancies/Hub-HR-Office-Lead

Closing date for applications is: 15th May 2025

Interviews are expected to be held: w/c 19th May 2025

Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.

About

Ruskin Academy

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Ruskin Academy

Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 3EG
United Kingdom

+44 1933 381600###

Ruskin Academy is a three-form-entry, fully inclusive junior school situated in Wellingborough.

The school currently comprises: a Head of School (Mr Oswald), two Assistant Heads of School (Mr Speight & Mr Morris). We have an impressive capacity to continue improving and wish to engage new staff members to help compliment the team.



Following a recent Ofsted Inspection in January 2023, the school was awarded a very well deserved Good rating with two elements of outstanding.