HR & Admin Assistant

Our experienced Head teacher and her supportive senior leadership team are looking for a HR & Admin Assistant to join the office team at Holland Junior School. This role is term time only at 39 weeks per year and working three days per week between 08.15 - 4.00pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. This role is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027. Key responsibilities include: To provide HR and admin support to the School. To provide a reception service to the school. To provide general admin support to the school. Specific responsibilities include creation and maintenance of accurate and confidential records, and complying with data protection laws. Holland Junior School is a small junior school, graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We are an inclusive school with fantastic children, a friendly staff team, well-resourced classrooms, an amazing library space, and the best Forest School in the county! Come and see it in action for yourself. We have dedicated teachers, including specialist teachers teaching PE and Music. Everyone knows every child, every family. We have mixed age groups, but 3 classes within each phase - three Year 3/4 classes, and three Year 5/6 classes. This allows for multiple teachers to work together to plan and share resources, significantly reducing workload for our staff which can be an issue in smaller rural schools. We share planning and resources with other rural schools within the Trust which again, reduces workload for teachers and subject leaders. We also have a strong team of experienced teaching assistants across the school who work in classes, as well as working in our SEND unit - Maple Class - which is a Communication and Interaction Centre for children on the Autistic Spectrum with communication and interaction difficulties. We have a highly skilled team working in Maple class and across the school and Trust as a centre of excellence. Find out more about us and watch our introductory video here: https://holland.surrey.sch.uk/ Holland Junior School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our most recent Ofsted inspection also noted that staff speak highly of the support and guidance they receive from leaders in the school and academy trust. Teachers appreciate that leaders listen to their concerns and take decisive actions. Staff affirm that the recent review of marking and feedback procedures has been beneficial in reducing staff workload. What we offer you: A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community. A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in EYFS, SEND and Phonics. A Trust wide curriculum with shared planning and resources, including adaptive teaching tools, to significantly reduce workload for teachers and subject leaders. High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff. Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT training and support, subject specific training for all, and access to NPQs. Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including experts from the EEF. Access to professional coaching beyond your ECT years. Termly subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload. Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling, integrated GP and nurse services, and access to a range of other wellbeing services such as private physiotherapy, mindfulness and yoga sessions, bereavement support, menopause support, men's health support. Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff. Free academy-wide social events throughout the year. If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please list your t