Human resources

HR and payroll services offered to schools and academies, with documents and useful links. To see the newest and most recently updated pages, please view the important reading section of this page.

Apprenticeship guidance for schools

Information and guidance for schools on the Apprenticeship Levy.

Directory of key services and contacts for schools

We have compiled a directory of all of our key services and contacts for schools so you can quickly get support and information when you need it.

Disclosure and barring service (DBS)

Information and guidance for schools on the Disclosure and Barring checks.

Emergency school closures

Reporting emergency school closures is a quick efficient way to inform the media, parents and us if you need to close (or partially close) your school in an emergency.

Schools HR Advisory Service

We offer schools and governing bodies prompt, professional and individually tailored advice and support for all employment issues.

Human Resources (HR) Services forms

Forms used to notify HR Services of new starters, leavers and adjustments that are required as well as requesting advertisements and DBS checks.

Human Resources (HR) Services updates

Useful updates from HR Services for schools and academies.

Human resources updates including statutory guidance

Statutory guidance and regular updates from your human resources (HR) department.

Jobs bulletin

Our weekly jobs bulletin contains all our current vacancies as well as those of our partner organisations.

Occupational health services

We offer specialist advice and support on a wide range of both work related and personal issues, and adhere to strict rules of confidentiality.

Recruit - our job advertising site

Information and guidance for schools on the recruiting system.

School payroll - HMRC advice regarding P11Ds for benefits provided

Guidance for schools on 'benefits in kind' to staff such as free evening meals at restaurants, lunches on inset days and direct payments for the running of after school clubs.

Important reading

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