Human Resources Officer

Salary:
Scale SO1-SO2 £ 36,109 to £39,533 (actual salary) Starting salary dependent on experience 8.30am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Term Time only

Required for:
September 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Friday 3rd July 2026 at 12noon

Interview Date: TBC

Please note that Cardinal Pole reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date

You do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

Firstly, thank you for taking the time to consider applying for the post of HR Officer at Cardinal Pole Catholic School

Our school is built on strong foundations of discipline and moral purpose. We offer a lively, dynamic and highly successful environment in which to achieve. We are also a faith community, providing an inclusive and enriching education which cares deeply about the wellbeing and development of our children and our community.

Cardinal Pole School is an inclusive school where all members of the school community are of equal worth and each have the opportunity to be the best that they can be. We are a community of service guiding young people on a path to opportunity, aspiration and reward, founded on Catholic values.

The school became part of the Lux Mundi Catholic Academy Trust in September 2024.

We offer state of the art buildings, facilities and dedicated professional staff - Cardinal Pole is an exciting and supportive environment in which to work and develop your career.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in Human Resources to join our team.

The purpose of this post is to undertake duties across a range of HR activities including recruitment and selection, data management, processing DBS checks, reporting, Single Central Record compliance and general HR administration and to support the implementation of relevant policies and procedures within the school which models best practice and is compliant with legislation, whilst meeting the needs of the school and staff well being.

You will be a reliable source of confidential advice and guidance in all matters related to HR to the Leadership Team and across the school and under the guidance of the Headteacher/HR Director. The post benefits from the support of a HR Director at the Trust and an organisation that is supportive of professional development of all staff.

Please note, you do not need to be a practising Catholic to apply.

• Two-week October half term break.
• You will be joining an AWARD WINNING National School of the Year 2024 & TWICE TES Secondary School of the Year nominated school.
• Free staff access to a modern and high quality gym which was fully refurbished in September 2023.
• An incredible team of staff who are highly skilled, dynamic and passionate about securing the very best outcomes for the community we serve.
• Excellent CPD opportunities at all levels including part-funded MA study (T&Cs apply). Opportunities for progression.
• Sophisticated modern school building set in the heart of vibrant Hackney
• A proactive and thriving staff well-being group with regular staff socials, coffee mornings and opportunities for cross departmental interaction
• Free Breakfast Club every day for staff and students
• Free Bike servicing for staff
• Travel Loans. Interest free loans to assist staff in meeting travel costs (T&Cs apply)
• Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme which includes 3 x salary life assurance cover whilst you remain in service.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Outstanding support from the HR Director.
• Staff room with outdoor roof terrace and free tea/coffee
• A staff wellbeing team that arranges termly celebrations that recognise the contributions staff make to our school

TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION

RESPONSIBLE TO: HEADTEACHER / HR DIRECTOR

GRADE: SO1-SO2 (STARTING SALARY DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE)

HOURS:
Term Time only / 35 hours per week

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

The following responsibilities are common to all Administrative support staff.

To undertake similar duties, commensurate with the level of the post, at the discretion of the Office Manager and/or senior members of staff. This could include temporary re-deployment to meet the needs of the wider School.

These duties may include (not limited to):

• General clerical / administrative / filing support / reprographics
• Lunchtime and/or temporary cover
• Supporting preparations for major School events
• Communications with staff, students, parents and other external stakeholders
• Administration supporting the functions of admissions, attendance and/or behaviour, student welfare and data management.