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Harris Garrard Academy, London (On-site)
rade 8 (Outer London): £38,934 - £41,442
Posted 1 day ago
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Clergy Support Trust, Westminster (Hybrid)
£32,000 - £34,000 per year
The Finance Coordinator role is a newly created position which will form part of our high-performing and supportive Finance Team.
Posted 2 days ago
Closing in 3 days
Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance, Twickenham (Hybrid)
£14,500 – £15,750 (0.5 FTE) £29,000 – £31,500 (Full-time equivalent) Based on experience.
Posted 3 weeks ago
Closing tomorrow
NFP People, Aylesford, Kent (On-site)
£31,035 per annum
Posted 3 weeks ago
Greenwich Students' Union, Greenwich (Hybrid)
£39,284 - £44,215 per year
Posted 2 weeks ago
Closing today at 23:30
NSPCC/ChildLine, EC2A, London (Hybrid)
£34,582 - £38,425 per year
Posted 2 weeks ago
Closing in 7 days
Students' Union UCL, London (Hybrid)
£11,787 - £12,343 per annum inclusive of London Allowance
Posted 1 week ago
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Tutors United, London (Hybrid)
£32,500 per year
We're looking for someone passionate about partnerships to lead our tutor team and build our tutor development offer!
Posted 5 days ago
Closing in 6 days
The London Foundation for Banking & Finance, City of London (Hybrid)
£22,400 – £25,600 per annum (0.8FTE), pro rata to full time salary of £28,000 - £32,000 per year
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Harris Garrard Academy
London (On-site)
rade 8 (Outer London): £38,934 - £41,442
Contract (Grade 8 (Outer London): £38,934 - £41,442)
Job description
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About Us

Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through 3–18 academy with approximately 1500 pupils on roll and joined the Harris Federation as a sponsored academy in September 2017. In our recent 2021 Ofsted inspection the Academy was rated GOOD in all areas on a strong and consistent trajectory of improvement. The academy is based in Thamesmead in a purpose built building. We are now on a journey towards “Outstanding”, led by highly experienced executive principals with proven track records of school transformation. Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy. 

Why work at Harris Garrard Academy?

  • The opportunity to be involved in the continued transformation of a school  
  • A stunning working environment, in a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004  
  • A highly motivated team, led by exceptionally experienced and talented senior leaders  
  • FREE on site gym available to staff with a number of staff sport clubs 
  • All the advantages of a successful academy group, with a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff  
  • Generous Harris rewards and benefits package  

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Summary

We are looking for a highly organised and experienced HR Manager to lead and manage all aspects of human resources within Harris Garrard Academy. This pivotal role encompasses recruitment, payroll administration, staff welfare, compliance, and governance support.

You will work closely with the Principal and senior leadership team to ensure the effective delivery of HR services aligned with Federation policies and employment legislation.

The role is a 12 month fixed-term contract.

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Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the recruitment and appointments process
  • Ensuring the accuracy of the Academy’s single central record
  • Payroll and all associated business
  • Auditing staff sickness records and preparing termly reports
  • Organising and maintaining confidential staff files
  • Additional HR tasks as directed, including include referrals to occupational health, organising interviews with the Principal and liaising with staff representatives
  • Working closely with the Business Manager/Principal’s PA to produce salary assessments
  • Directing staff to the correct source of information regarding pensions, salaries, maternity, grievance, complaints etc.

For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

  • At least three years’ experience working in an office environment
  • Experience of training staff successfully in a range of duties
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Educated to degree level or Equivalent
  • Knowledge of Microsoft software packages
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
  • Secure Knowledge of Human resources legislation
  • Basic knowledge of financial procedures
  • Training and Certification in a broad range of Health and Safety areas
  • Knowledge of procurement processes
  • Knowledge of the key principles of staff management

For the full job specification, please download the Job Pack.

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Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about  on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

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Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.  

Posted on: 02 September 2025
Closing date: 02 October 2025 at 15:16
Tags: Human Resources