HR Administrator

The Role Northampton Free School Trust is seeking to appoint an strong Administrator to join our HR Team working 20 hours a week, term time. The opportunity is exciting as our Trust is in a growth phase. The role will support the Leadership Team, HR Manager and HR Advisor on all aspects of HR administration and compliance including: responding to queries, recorded absences and training, supporting with aspects of recruitment and payroll. As we continue on our journey of growth, opportunities may also be available to support with ad hoc projects as required. About Us Wootton Park School (WPS) offers a first-rate learning environment, ensuring high levels of academic achievement and personal development for all, while promoting the value of community participation and building a stronger society. As an all-through (4-19) school, we believe this brings a significant number of benefits to learners and staff, and we seek staff who share this vision with us. Wootton Park School opened with less than 20 staff in 2016 and now employs 200+. With growth, we are proud to have developed policies and procedures that support the School and Trust to run effectively and support both staffing strategy and wellbeing. We look forward to further developing our people strategy as the Trust opens it's second School, Overstone Park Primary in September 2025. In July 2019 we received our first Ofsted inspection and were judged to be outstanding in every category. Inspectors noted that "The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is of a consistently high quality" and that "Achievement is outstanding in the early years and at key stages 1 and 3". "Staff morale is exceptionally high" Ofsted 2019. The following award have been achieved:

• Quality Inclusion Mark
• Wellbeing Award for Schools
What We Are Looking For We are very proud of our Schools and our Trusts ambitions to grow. We are looking for someone that:
• shares our unwavering commitment to deliver a quality and timely HR service to our Schools, Senior Leaders, Coaches and Staff
• brings a systematic and organised approach to all aspects of HR administration and attention to detail
• understands that essential need for compliance
• has strong communication skills and maintain confidentiality
• is proficient with Microsoft Office applications, MIS and HR systems
• can be adaptable to the needs of the Trust/School/Department
• is proactive and able to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• can work both autonomously and be a team player
• has an interest / understanding of HR policies, procedures and the impact on Trust/School operations
• will be committed to maximising potential and continuous improvement.
• is approachable, trustworthy have integrity, be tactful and diplomic
Our quest for excellence, must also be combined with our unwavering commitment to care and support. Therefore, anyone seeking appointment to this role must demonstrate warmth, humour, resilience, and above all, emotional intelligence in order to uphold the values of our school. We Can Offer You
• Supportive professional development following a coaching model.
• Opportunity to develop professionally.
• Freedom to innovate and significantly contribute to the administration of HR for the trust
• An exciting, friendly and conscientious working environment.
• Staff Wellbeing Programme
• Reprographics and IT support
• LGPS pension scheme
If you are inspired by this exceptional opportunity to join us at this stage of our journey, we want to hear from you! Please visit our school website for a virtual tour of our school building. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Northampton Free School Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates and offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer. Please note we do not accept CVs and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage. We maintain the right to close the application process early or later if necessary. Closing Date: 4th November 2024, noon. Interview Date: shortly after closing date Candidates should be available to interview in person


• shares our unwavering commitment to deliver a quality and timely HR service to our Schools, Senior Leaders, Coaches and Staff
• brings a systematic and organised approach to all aspects of HR administration and attention to detail
• understands that essential need for compliance
• has strong communication skills and maintain confidentiality
• is proficient with Microsoft Office applications, MIS and HR systems
• can be adaptable to the needs of the Trust/School/Department
• is proactive and able to work in a busy, fast paced environment
• can work both autonomously and be a team player
• has an interest / understanding of HR policies, procedures and the impact on Trust/School operations
• will be committed to maximising potential and continuous improvement.
• is approachable, trustworthy have integrity, be tactful and diplomic
Our quest for excellence, must also be combined with our unwavering commitment to care and support. Therefore, anyone seeking appointment to this role must demonstrate warmth, humour, resilience, and above all, emotional intelligence in order to uphold the values of our school.

Wootton Park School (WPS) offers a first-rate learning environment, ensuring high levels of academic achievement and personal development for all, while promoting the value of community participation and building a stronger society. As an all-through (4-19) school, we believe this brings a significant number of benefits to learners and staff, and we seek staff who share this vision with us. Wootton Park School opened with less than 20 staff in 2016 and now employs 200+. With growth, we are proud to have developed policies and procedures that support the School and Trust to run effectively and support both staffing strategy and wellbeing. We look forward to further developing our people strategy as the Trust opens it's second School, Overstone Park Primary in September 2025.

We Can Offer You
• Supportive professional development following a coaching model.
• Opportunity to develop professionally.
• Freedom to innovate and significantly contribute to the administration of HR for the trust
• An exciting, friendly and conscientious working environment.
• Staff Wellbeing Programme
• Reprographics and IT support
• LGPS pension scheme
If you are inspired by this exceptional opportunity to join us at this stage of our journey, we want to hear from you! Please visit our school website for a virtual tour of our school building. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Northampton Free School Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates and offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure.