HR Coordinator (ITT Onboarding)
24 hours ago
Manchester
Lift Schools1 Edcity Walk, Edcity London, W12 7TF United Kingdom Hybrid working: 3 days in the office(s) and 2 days at home Hours: 30 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year (29.6 hours is also an option) - flexible working pattern. Salary: £23,657 (Actual) £28,624 - £29,572 (FTE) + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Contract: Fixed term - until August 2026 Closing date: 5 th Jan Interview date: Week commencing 12th Jan The Role We are seeking a proactive, and detail-oriented HR Coordinator (ITT onboarding) to join our Central Team, based in Ed City - London or Lift New Rickstones in Essex, on a fixed term basis. This pivotal role will ensure Lift Schools meets all statutory and regulatory requirements relating to safer recruitment, employment compliance, and Initial Teacher Training (ITT) processes. You will lead on pre-employment checks, safeguarding compliance, and onboarding for ITT trainees — maintaining rigorous standards and robust systems to ensure that safeguarding remains at the heart of all we do. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on precision, takes pride in compliance excellence, and understands the importance of getting every detail right to protect and support our schools and trainees. This role can be 29.6 or 30 hours per week, depending on individual preference, and working hours can be across between 4 or 5 days depending on personal preference. If you have the skills and experience for this role but would prefer to work less hours per week (min of 16 hours), please reach out to to discuss potential alternative options. Key Responsibilities • Lead the compliance process for employment checks across Lift Schools, ensuring full adherence to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)., • Oversee DBS, right to work, reference, and medical clearances for all staff and trainees., • Ensure employment contracts, offer letters, and variation letters are accurate, compliant, and issued on time., • Maintain robust and auditable compliance records, producing regular reports for senior leaders., • Manage ITT compliance processes in line with regulatory requirements (e.g. Ark Teacher Training)., • Coordinate onboarding for all new ITT trainees, ensuring a smooth, compliant, and welcoming experience., • Develop and deliver training to staff on compliance and onboarding procedures., • GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 / C or equivalent)., • Experience in a compliance, admin, HR, ITT, or safeguarding role., • Excellent organisational and communication skills., • A proactive, self-motivated, and resilient approach., • Strong knowledge of DBS and right to work checks and processes., • Experience working within education or ITT compliance., • Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career., • Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs., • Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.