Job Description

HR Officer / HR Administrator - Blackpool Secondary School 👩‍💼

Full-Time or Part-Time | Temporary-to-Permanent Contract

Salary: Up to £30,500 FTE (Depending on Experience)

Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 (or sooner!)

Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented HR professional ready to take on a rewarding role in a busy Blackpool secondary school?

We are seeking an experienced HR Officer or HR Administrator to manage the day-to-day HR functions of our school. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team on a Temp-to-Perm basis. We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking full-time employment or those who require a part-time working pattern.

The Role: Key Responsibilities

You will be the first point of contact for all HR queries, ensuring all processes are compliant, efficient, and supportive of our staff.

  • Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle, including advertising, shortlisting, interview scheduling, issuing offer letters, and conducting all pre-employment checks.

  • Safeguarding Compliance: Maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR) meticulously, ensuring all staff, volunteers, and visitors meet statutory safeguarding requirements (essential experience).

  • Administration: Oversee and process all staff contracts, staff files, leaver documentation, and manage the administration of absence and leave records.

  • Payroll Liaison: Act as the key contact between the school and the external payroll provider, ensuring accurate monthly payroll processing (starters, leavers, contractual changes).

  • Employee Relations Support: Provide first-line advice to staff and line managers on HR policies, procedures, and basic employee relations matters, under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team.

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience working within a dedicated HR role (HR Administrator, HR Assistant, or HR Officer).

  • Demonstrable experience of managing or contributing significantly to the Single Central Record (SCR) and ensuring compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines.

  • Excellent knowledge of HR administrative best practice and a strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR).

  • Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and proficiency in using HR systems/databases.

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced school environment.

The Offer

  • Salary: Up to £30,500 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent), negotiable based on experience.

  • Contract: Temporary initially, with the strong intention to convert to a Permanent contract.

  • Working Pattern: We welcome applications for both Full-Time and Part-Time working.

  • Start Date: Monday 3rd November 2025, but we are keen to secure the right candidate sooner if possible.

If you have the essential HR skills and a passion for supporting an educational environment, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter detailing your SCR experience and preferred working pattern (FT or PT) to rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com or click apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

HR Officer / Admin role in a Blackpool Secondary School. Up to £30.5k FTE. Temp-to-Perm. SCR and recruitment experience essential. FT/PT considered. Start Nov 2025. #HRJobs