Key Role Information

Salary
£15.82 -£17.47 per hour
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
12/01/2026 15:58
Interview
19 January 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP16 - SCP22
Department
Central Services
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
35.00
Weeks per year
40.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are looking to appoint a well-organised, reliable person with strong administrative and computer skills to join ELAT as our HR Officer. 

 

This is a collaborative role, and you will work closely with your fellow HR Officer to ensure continuity, consistency, and a high standard of service across the Trust. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as you will need to coordinate effectively with your counterpart to manage shared responsibilities and maintain seamless HR support. 

 

You will be part of the Central Team, working across our four schools, and must be an excellent communicator with a proactive and friendly approach. The ability to multitask, work flexibly, and perform well under pressure to meet tight deadlines is essential. You will liaise confidently with school staff, Senior Managers, Trustees and Governors, key stakeholders, and external bodies. 

If you have the skills and experience, we're looking for and are interested in working in a supportive and outcomes-focused environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

 

Please note: travel between schools is a requirement of this role, so candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. 

 


 


Benefits

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
Free Parking
Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
English and Maths Grade C or equivalent
CIPD or other appropriate HR qualification or relevant experience
NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to provide strategic advice to othersessential
Demonstrate Strong Communication Skills essential
Substantial administrative skills within an educational background

Experience

Excellent IT Skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Package essential
Knowledge and Experience of a HR software packages
• Experience with challenging and vulnerable clientele

Personal Attributes

Well organised, ability to multi task.essential
Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team essential
Reliable and punctual essential
Honest and trustworthy essential
Flexible, positive and creative approach to work and meticulous attention to detail

Relevant Skills

Ability to communicate clearly and use appropriate language both orally and in writing.

Central Team

Pauline woodbridge

pwoodbrige@elatschools.com

St Thomas Primary School
Union Street
Exeter
Devon
EX2 9BB

Safeguarding Information

We are a people-focused organisation with strong principles of enabling every child and adult within our Trust to thrive. We have high aspirations for all our children, regardless of their starting point, and in turn, expect our staff to have high aspirations of themselves. We believe that our strength lies in working together and using our collective skills and expertise to benefit the children in our schools.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our Safeguarding Policy before applying. We will ask for references and conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.


Our Safeguarding policy can be accessed via the below link

https://www.exeterlearningacademytrust.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ELAT-trust-version-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2024-2025.pdf