About The Role
Location: Acton, West London
Contract: Permanent / Full Time (Term Time Only options will be considered)
Start Date: February 2026
As the academies HR Officer, you will provide the delivery of a proactive, effective and efficient day to day HR service for the academy, undertaking duties across a range of HR activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- To lead on the day-to-day HR service provision, working collaboratively with the academy’s People Business Partner and Centralised People support service
- To manage the HR Information System and payroll information to ensure that electronic employee records are accurate and up to date and which meets Ofsted standards
- Provide first point of contact support on all Ark HR policies, processes and system queries
- Co-ordinate the full recruitment processes across the academy, including; vacancy request approvals, effective utilisation of the Ark Recruitment System, candidate screening, interview scheduling/preparation and hiring outcome processes
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Experience of working in HR and using a HR database
- Experience of working in a similar role in a school environment (Desirable)
- Understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures, and the ability to apply this understanding to real situations
- Good IT skills, highly competent using Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Qualification Criteria:
- Right to work in the UK
- GCSE at grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- HR (CIPD) qualification or working towards this (Level 3, 5 or 7)
We will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis, and this advert may close earlier than advertised dependent on the response rate. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact hr@arkacton.org
Benefits
- Twice as many training days as standard
- Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
- Coaching for every teacher
- Access to high-quality, regular professional development
- Subject-specific knowledge development
- Free use of our leisure centre
- Access to the school counsellor
- Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer.
About Us
Ark Acton is a good school, and we are on a mission to make it a great school. From a strong sapling to a mighty oak. Be part of our growth.
At Ark Acton we think teaching is the best job in the world.
We are heavily committed to staff welfare and development, and this includes:
- weekly staff training and coaching for every teacher
- Subject-specific knowledge development
- free use of our leisure centre
- access to the school counsellor
We have high expectations for our pupils – and our staff – but we know that by working as a team and committing to our mission we can shape the future.
Diversity and inclusion:
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.
Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.