HR Assistant

What are we looking for? Are you an enthusiastic, organised and experienced HR or payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised professional with experience in HR and/or payroll. Join us as a HR Assistant, a key role focused on supporting the Business Manager with all aspects of HR administration in a fast-paced school environment, including the end-to-end management of Safer Recruitment, payroll, attendance management, and the maintenance of the academy’s Single Central Record. This is a high-impact, professional role requiring prior HR and payroll experience to ensure absolute compliance, precision and operational excellence. Working pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only + 20 days. Welcome from the Principal Thank you for your interest in Outwood Academy Acklam. As Principal, I'm incredibly proud of our GOOD-rated, vibrant, and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. We have nearly 1,200 students who benefit from our spectacular building, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong, inclusive community. Our energetic and passionate academic and pastoral teams are committed to making a significant impact. This is evident in our consistently improving student outcomes, including being the highest performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index with 'Well Above Average' progress. Everything we do is driven by our ACKLAM values. We are an outward-facing school that celebrates diversity and widens opportunities for both our students and the community. Staff love working here, and we trust you will too. We encourage you to submit an application or come for a look around. For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button. Closing date: 8.00am on 10 September 2026. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is