HR & Payroll Officer – Good Ofsted Rated School

Start Date: January 2026 Location: Taunton, Somerset About the Role This welcoming and well-respected secondary school in Taunton is recruiting an HR & Payroll Officer to support HR administration and payroll coordination within the school. Key Responsibilities • Maintain accurate HR and payroll records • Process starters, leavers, contracts, and variations • Support payroll submissions and staff queries • Assist with DBS checks and compliance documentation • Support absence monitoring and reporting About the School Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, the school has a strong pastoral ethos and values collaboration and professional development for all staff. About You • HR or payroll administration experience • Strong IT skills (SIMS/Arbor/iTrent desirable) • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail • Professional and approachable manner