- Recruitment administration, coordinating interviews, liaising with candidates and supporting safer recruitment checks.
- Onboarding and pre-employment checks, ensuring all documentation is complete before start dates.
- Maintaining accurate HR records and personnel files
- Absence administration including recording absence, monitoring triggers and supporting the absence management process.
- Payroll administration compile and submit payroll-related information accurately and within published monthly deadlines.
- Offboarding administration ensuring leaver processes are completed accurately and promptly.
- General administrative and reception support as part of the wider school office team.
- Previous experience of working in a school or other education environment is desirable
- Ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and priorities
- You will be able to work to tight deadlines in a methodical manner observing confidentiality at all times.
- Excellent administration skills, with a high level of efficiency and accuracy
- English and Maths to GCSE level 5+ /A*-C
- Strong IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft 365
About You
About Us
The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Next steps:
If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal conversation please contact Rebecca Findlay: [email protected]
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [email protected]
HR Administration Assistant in Portsmouth employer: TSAT
Cedar Children’s Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its staff within a supportive and innovative environment. As part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, employees benefit from extensive career development opportunities, health and wellbeing support, and a culture that celebrates success and fosters collaboration. Located in a vibrant community, Cedar offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils while enjoying a range of exclusive benefits.
