About this role
Human Resource Advisor
Grade I Scale Point 23-27 (£32,163 - £35,697)
Vacancy Hours: Full time - 37 Hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed term - Maternity cover - Temporary - Term Time plus three weeks
Start Date: September 2026- July 2027
We are looking to recruit a competent and well organised individual to join our busy and efficient team. The job is demanding but rewarding and involves dealing with confidential issues and staff data. Prior experience in HR and payroll is required. This role would suit an individual with excellent communication skills, strong administrative skills as well as experience using IT systems. The role involves the full remit of HR responsibilities. (Please refer to the job description and person specification.)
Key responsibilities of this role include:
Supporting the advertising and recruitment of staff
Completing pre and post-employment checks
Creating and maintaining up to date personnel and monthly salary records
Administration and monitoring of staff absences
Monthly payroll consolidation, input and reconciliation
Employee/Parental Relations
Maintaining the Single Central Register
Training and Development
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact/visit the school if further information is required. Please contact Heather Robson on 01977 682442 or by email on heather.robson@shs.starmat.uk to arrange a time.
Closing Date: 11th June 2026 9am
Interviews will be held: 16th June 2026
Sherburn High School is a friendly, top performing and innovative school set in an attractive position in the North Yorkshire rural village of Sherburn in Elmet, which is only 10 minutes from the A1(M) hence making it easily and quickly accessible from Leeds, York, Doncaster, Bradford, Pontefract and the surrounding areas.
Enhanced DBS clearances and references will be obtained prior to appointment. We conduct online searches on all Shortlisted candidates. Sherburn High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We w