Payroll Officer

Smart Teachers is working in partnership with a successful and well-established secondary school in East London, seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their support staff team

About the role

As Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and pension regulations. The role requires someone who is confident managing payroll systems, maintaining accurate employee records and providing a high level of service to colleagues across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines.

• Administering Teachers' Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme requirements.

• Managing payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual amendments and absences.

• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and statutory payroll requirements.

• Maintaining accurate payroll records and producing payroll reports when required.

• Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer to support the school's payroll and financial operations.

• Responding to payroll queries from staff in a professional and timely manner.

About the school

This thriving secondary school has built a strong reputation for high standards, professional development and supporting both students and staff to achieve their full potential. The leadership team is committed to creating a collaborative working environment where support staff play an integral role in the smooth running of the school. Staff benefit from a welcoming culture, modern facilities and opportunities for continued professional development.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Payroll Officer you will:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Have relevant payroll experience
• Be able to provide suitable reference

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable payroll experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].