Job Description

HR Officer / HR Advisor - Blackpool Secondary School

Full-Time | Temporary-to-Permanent Contract

Salary: Up to £30,000 FTE (Dependent on Experience)

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

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take on a rewarding, fast-paced role providing critical support and advice in a Blackpool secondary school?

We are seeking a proactive HR Officer or HR Advisor to join our team on a Temp-to-Perm basis. This role is ideal if you have a strong background in school compliance, recruitment, and providing first-line employee relations advice.

The Role: Compliance and Employee Support

You will be the central operational HR resource, ensuring legal compliance and providing essential administrative support to staff and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

  • Safeguarding Compliance: Solely responsible for maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR), ensuring all staff, volunteers, and governors meet statutory Safer Recruitment guidelines (essential experience).

  • Recruitment Management: Oversee the full recruitment cycle, including advertising, issuing contracts, and completing all pre-employment checks meticulously.

  • Advisory Support: Provide accurate first-line advice to managers and staff on HR policies, procedures, attendance management, and basic employee relations issues.

  • Administration & Payroll: Manage all staff documentation, coordinate training records, and act as the key liaison with the external payroll provider to ensure accurate monthly payments.

  • Policy Implementation: Support the SLT in implementing and communicating HR policies and procedures effectively.

Essential Requirements

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

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

  • Strong knowledge of HR administrative best practice, employment legislation, and GDPR.

  • Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential matters sensitively.

  • Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload under pressure.

The Offer

  • Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent).

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

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

  • Location: Blackpool Secondary School.

If you are a capable HR professional seeking a secure, challenging role in the education sector, apply today.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter detailing your SCR and advisory experience 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.