Trust Payroll Officer
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2026 |
| Location: | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0GA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 144ba018-ddd9-49bf-8d17-f5fa30d9fbdd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is looking to recruit an experienced Trust Payroll Officer to work in our busy team. Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent organisation, customer service and Payroll experience. You will have the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team. Applicants must be computer literate and proficient in the use of Word and Excel. Knowledge of Arbor/HR systems in desirable, but not essential as training will be given. The successful applicant will:
• Have worked in a similar role.
• Have an understanding of teacher and local government pay and conditions, and pension schemes.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Have an understanding of HMRC requirements in relation to payroll.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data.
• Experience of using ‘My View.’
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be detail orientated.
• Have analytical skills.
Alpha Academies Trust’s Head Office is based a The Discovery Academy in Stoke-on-Trent. The postholder may be required to work across all academy sites, therefore access to personal transport is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to support the Alpha Central Team and make a meaningful contribution to payroll and operations across the Trust.
What the school offers its staff
The Benefits of Working for Our Trust
The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a local government pension scheme, Staffordshire Pension Fund, a discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Life and Progress including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.
Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.
The Alpha Academies Trust (AAT) is looking to recruit an experienced Trust Payroll Officer to work in our busy team. Applications are invited from candidates who have excellent organisation, customer service and Payroll experience. You will have the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a thoroughly committed team. Applicants must be computer literate and proficient in the use of Word and Excel. Knowledge of Arbor/HR systems in desirable, but not essential as training will be given. The successful applicant will:
• Have worked in a similar role.
• Have an understanding of teacher and local government pay and conditions, and pension schemes.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Have an understanding of HMRC requirements in relation to payroll.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of data.
• Experience of using ‘My View.’
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be detail orientated.
• Have analytical skills.
Alpha Academies Trust’s Head Office is based a The Discovery Academy in Stoke-on-Trent. The postholder may be required to work across all academy sites, therefore access to personal transport is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to support the Alpha Central Team and make a meaningful contribution to payroll and operations across the Trust.
What the school offers its staff
The Benefits of Working for Our Trust
The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a local government pension scheme, Staffordshire Pension Fund, a discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Life and Progress including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.
Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.