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Human Resources Assistant
Required As Soon As Possible
NJC Grade 4 (estimated actual salary £23,459 - £25,005)
37 hours per week
Term Time Only (44.85 weeks)
We wish to appoint an organised and proactive individual to support our school’s HR service. Working closely with the HR Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting recruitment and onboarding, maintaining employee records, payroll administration, and staff development activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career within a busy and rewarding school environment.
Our Business Support Team offers:
- Experienced and supportive staff
- A creative and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme through the West Midlands Pension Fund
- Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme
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As a school we offer:
- A vibrant and exciting comprehensive school which is culturally and ethnically diverse
- Excellent examination results
- Outstanding student progress
- Well behaved students who are eager to learn
- Supportive parents who want the best for their children
- A large Sixth Form
- Modern and stimulating teaching facilities
- Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels
How To Apply
Please download a copy of the school’s Support Staff Application Form from our website (https://hswv.co.uk/support-staff-vacancies) and return by email to recruitment@hswv.co.uk.
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We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. To arrange a visit, or to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Miss K McGuckin: HR Manager – kmcguckin@hswv.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 9am
Interviews: To be advised to successful applicants
Highfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This post is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and 2 very good references. For full details, please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice available from our Trust website: https://www.lykos.org.uk/our-trust
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