HR Officer

Job overview

HR Officer (On Site)

Grade/Range: Grade 6 Scale point 18 - 20

Salary: £38,422 - £39,576 (FTE) or £35,321 – £36,382 (Pro-rata)

Working Pattern: Full time

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year or

37 hours per week TTO + 10 days (5 days at the start and 5 days before the end of the summer holiday)

Hours: 7.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 3.00pm on Friday

Please note: Visas are not sponsored



About the Role

City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint a HR Officer to join us from as soon as possible. You will work under the instruction/guidance of the HR Manager in delivering an exceptional HR service to the Academy.

About Us

COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student. 

COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

At City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park, we offer high-quality education in a vibrant, innovative learning environment, where students and staff feel valued and supported. We are passionate about helping every student achieve their full potential in a caring, inclusive community.

High-achieving and oversubscribed, City of London Academy Shoreditch Park is renowned for being more than just a school; we are dedicated to nurturing every student’s holistic development.

City of London Academy Shoreditch Park is based in the heart of an evolving community in Hackney and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

About you

We are seeking an HR Officer to join us from as soon as possible. We are seeking a candidate who has experience of working in a fast paced administrative environment, experience of working in HR is an advantage but is not essential. You will be a highly motivated and organised individual who is able to keep calm under pressure.

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must complete the application form fully and address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. Applications must be submitted via the TES portal.

If you require any other details, or would like an informal discussion, please contact HR@shoreditch.cola.org.uk

Closing date for applications is Thursday 5th December at 12 noon.

Interview date is to be confirmed.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. 

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.