HR AND PAYROLL ASSISTANT

Location Ripley St Thomas CE Academy, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS (1767 on roll).

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Ripley St Thomas is a special place to work and this is an exciting opportunity to join the school staff team in this "outstanding" (Ofsted / SIAMS) academy.

We are looking for a friendly and highly organised person to assist with the HR and Payroll functions within the school. Responsibilities include maintaining HR correspondence, job descriptions, file management and payroll procedures including calculation of salaries, checking, reconciling monthly payroll and input of staff pay claims. The successful applicant will demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, be proficient at problem solving and have experience in a busy HR and Payroll environment.

This is a full time (37 hours per week) term time only post (plus two weeks). Salary range £28,536-£32,365.

• Proficiency in HR and payroll procedures.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Experience in a busy HR and payroll environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Equal Opportunities statement: An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful candidates will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a 'disclosure'; information provided will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice.

Please apply via the application form attached. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: midday on Monday 8 June 2026.