HR Coordinator

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

4/2/2025

Salary Grade E Points 9 to 13 (£26,409 to £28,163 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £22,815.51.

Are you an ambitious and proactive HR professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

Carlton le Willows Academy are seeking a HR Coordinator to join our vibrant and successful secondary school, part of a high-achieving Multi-Academy Trust. As a key member of the academy’s friendly team of school-based support staff and the Trust’s wider HR team, you will play a vital role in providing efficient and effective HR support to the academy, ensuring a seamless and professional HR service for staff, leaders, and stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative Trust HR team
• Work in a thriving academy with a strong community ethos
• Develop your career with excellent training and progression opportunities
• A role that is both challenging and rewarding, where your work truly makes a difference
  
  
  

Your Role Will Include:

• Managing day-to-day HR administration, ensuring smooth operations
• Coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes for new staff
• Supporting employee relations, absence management, and HR queries
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and school policies
• Assisting with payroll and contract changes, and maintenance of the Single Central Record (SCR)
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in HR, ideally within education or a similar setting
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with staff at all levels
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with great attention to detail
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable but not essential
  
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring HR professional to take the next step in their career within a well-respected school and Multi-Academy Trust. If you are passionate about people and education, we very much welcome your application!

Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role.

Your new school

Carlton le Willows Academy is a thriving and successful school committed to supporting the personal growth and academic success of all its students. Boasting a brand-new state of the art building and a purpose-built sixth form centre. Once you step through the doors you will find dedicated, enthusiastic staff working with committed and focused students, keen to achieve their very best.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts’ platform
  
  
  

Physical Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discount’s
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
  
  
  

Mental Wellbeing:

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
  
  
  

We welcome visits from prospective candidates and will ensure you have the time to look round our academy with a member of the senior leadership team so you can get to know us better. Please contact the Principal’s PA Mrs Fletcher on 0115 9565008 ext 250 to arrange an appointment.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.