People Assistant Employer: LIFE Education Trust - The Frances Bardsley Academy Reference: SCH/26/339519

We are seeking a highly motivated, organised, and professional People Assistant to join the team at Frances Bardsley Academy and The Bridge. In this important role, you will work closely with the People Support Officer and the Hub Operations Manager, forming a valued part of the People and Operations Team within our Havering Secondary Hub. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who takes pride in providing excellent administrative support and who brings a friendly, approachable, and team-focused manner. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth and effective running of our school community, helping to create a positive and well-organised environment where staff and pupils can thrive.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Prior experience in a People / HR assistant role is desirable, but not essential
• A genuine passion for high standards and continuous improvement
• The ability to model excellent professional behaviour in a workplace setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills paired with the ability to handle highly confidential matters with absolute discretion
• The ability to thrive within a team
• A reliable, calm, and organised approach, with the ability to balance multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude and a good sense of humour
• Previous experience within a school office setting and with school systems may be an advantage, but not essential
• A track record of producing consistently high-quality documentation
• Advanced computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office

The successful candidate will be based at Frances Bardsley Academy and become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos in empowerment. The school has a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities, including a farm, an art gallery and our own railway
• Other further qualification opportunities
• Strong links with girls’ schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools (ICGS)
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24-hour-a-day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more
• Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank
• Increased priority in admission to our school for your child/ren
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and on a main bus route

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as 'Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

At the LIFE Education Trust, our mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish'. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity, and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees.

For further information about this role and to apply, please click here. Visits to the school are welcomed. Closing date: 22nd June 2026 at 9.00am. The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented. LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.