Vacancy for HR Officer at Somersham Primary School

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 6, Point 7 £9,429

Hours: 15 hours per week (2 days, 08:00-16:00). 40 weeks per year (term time plus 4 days)

This is a fixed term contract until April 2027

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and organised HR Officer join our team at Somersham Primary School. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and managing  all HR related functions, documents, and processes. You will be the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, offering clear and consistent advice and wellbeing support. 

The Opportunity

• A great chance to work with a strong, fun, and enthusiastic team
• Process payroll services, contracts, new starters, variations, and leavers in liaison with the Trust’s payroll provider
• Maintain and manage sickness and staff absence reporting by effective monitoring and recording. Breaches or concerns should be raised with the Headteacher and the HR HUB Senior HR Advisor on a regular basis. 
• Organise and maintain all required safeguarding checks, paperwork and procedures for staff and volunteers, and risk assessments where needed
• Complete and submit the annual workforce census, ensuring accurate recording of staff and their roles, teacher qualifications, staff ethnicity and all sickness absences.

The ideal candidate

• Experience of working in a school environment is desirable
• Strong and demonstrable administration skills
• Positive and enthusiastic approach
• Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in the English Language 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of working with IT particularly Office suite (Excel, Word & Outlook)

About Somersham Primary School

Somersham Primary School serves the villages of Somersham and Pidley in Cambridgeshire.  It is a member of Meridian Trust (formerly Cambridge Primary Education Trust), a family of like minded schools who share training, CPD and staff expertise to develop the best possible outcomes for children. Following Somersham's academisation in April 2019, we are committed to returning the school to the heart of the village community.  We aim for Somersham to be a school that the village can be proud of, and where children come to learn, grow and develop, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background or attainment level.  We want to provide our children with the opportunities to become talented writers, mathematicians, sportspeople, artists, musicians, scientists and citizens of our local, national and global communities.

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/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Meridian Trust reserves 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.