credit_card Salary United Learning Support Staff Pay Scale – Band 2, £30,239
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the top schools for progress in the country. We are a high performing school and have a relentless focus on high standards in all that we do. We work together to dismantle any barriers to learning and achievement and have a total belief that every student can be successful regardless of their starting point. We ensure that our classrooms are disruption‑free so our teachers can focus on the main thing – teaching and learning. We have a strict discipline policy, and the senior team run daily centralised detentions so that consequences are immediate and teacher time is protected. Paddington Academy is a mixed Academy for 1,200 students aged 11-18. The Academy was judged to be outstanding by OFSTED in 2011 and was described by the Education Minister as a ‘jewel in the crown of state education’. Our thriving and oversubscribed academy also has a large Sixth Form with over 300 students, and we have consistently been in the top 10 schools for student progress for the last six years. Paddington Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life‑changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.
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Salary United Learning Support Staff Pay Scale – Band 2, £30,239
We are seeking an enthusiastic Cluster HR Assistant to join our friendly and supportive HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of professional HR services across Marylebone Academy and other schools within the West London Cluster.
Working closely with the Senior Cluster HR Manager, you will provide high‑quality administrative support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, safeguarding compliance, payroll administration and maintaining accurate staff records.
What you’ll be doing
As our Cluster HR Assistant, you will:
- Support recruitment by coordinating interviews, preparing documentation and onboarding new staff.
- Assist with safeguarding compliance, including DBS and pre‑employment checks and maintaining the Single Central Record.
- Support payroll administration, including new starters, leavers, contract changes, timesheets and staff absence records.
- Maintain accurate electronic personnel files and HR systems.
- Prepare HR correspondence and documentation while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the West London Cluster to provide an excellent HR service.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Has strong administrative experience and excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Can manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Ideally has experience in HR administration, payroll or working within a school environment, although this is not essential.
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