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HR Officer

ReedSlough, Berkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 17 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£30.2k - £35.5k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

HR Officer

  • Primary School
  • £30,160 - £35,530 (pro rata)
  • 37 hours per week Term time only
  • Temporary to Permanent

School Local to Slough are seeking an organised and proactive HR Officer to support the delivery of high-quality HR services across the Specialist Education Trust. Working in a primary SEMH setting, you'll play a key role in ensuring HR processes are efficient, compliant and aligned with our inclusive values.

The RoleYou will manage day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, payroll administration, employee relations and maintaining accurate personnel records. You'll also provide HR advice, support casework, and help develop policies and processes to support staff and school priorities.

About You

  • Strong HR knowledge, including employment law and best practice
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills
  • Confident managing sensitive and confidential information
  • Effective communicator with the ability to build relationships
  • Experience in HR systems and reporting
  • A commitment to supporting a SEMH school environment

Person Spec

Essential:

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade c (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
  • Evidence of recent (last 3 years) and relevant professional development in HR practice.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding training requirements (e.g. safer recruitment or willingness to undertake).

Desirable:

  • CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) or equivalent HR qualification.
  • Safer Recruitment accredited training.

Why Join ?

  • Supportive and specialist school environment
  • Ongoing CPD and HR training opportunities
  • Career development and progression
  • Opportunity to contribute to wider school improvement

Safeguarding is central to everything so an enhanced DBS check and references are required.

Please apply below

Skills

Employee Relations
Payroll

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