Oldham Sixth Form College is a large and diverse sixth form college in the North West specialising in Advanced level courses. We have an excellent reputation for academic and vocational achievement, comprehensive pastoral care and extensive enrichment. Join us and you will become part of a high quality, forward thinking educational establishment committed to meeting the needs of the community it serves. We are a diverse and vibrant College and proud of the year on year successes and achievements of our students and staff.

In 2016-17, Oldham Sixth Form College was graded 'Good' by Ofsted, receiving a glowing report. In addition, the outstanding achievement and progression rates of all our students led to OSFC receiving the Social Mobility Award at the Educate North Awards in April 2017. Furthermore, in July 2017, the college was designated a Teaching School in recognition of its impressive track record in developing teachers and sharing best practice.

Full time Human Resources Assistant

To commence November 2017 to cover a period of Maternity Leave for 12 months or until the return of the postholder.

36 hrs 40 mins per week Mon – Fri, full year.

Salary: Points 18 – 21 of the Sixth Form College’s Support Staff pay spine, currently £16,804 - £17,946 pa

Providing administrative support for the HR departmentyou will display excellent organisation skills and be able to liaise confidently with employees and managers of all levels. Utilising your excellent communication and customer service skills, you will manage the recruitment and selection process, maintaining accurate and up to date computer records.

The successful candidate will be articulate with great attention to detail. Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of Word and Excel are essential for this role. A relevant HR qualification would be advantageous. The ability to remain calm under pressure is a prerequisite coupled with the capacity to work to tight deadlines efficiently. Self-motivated, you will be a good team player.

Advert Closing Date: 12 noon 16thOctober2017.
Interviews Date: w/c 30th October 2017.

To apply please complete the Application Form, Equality Assurance Monitoring Form & attach a supporting statement and send it to before the closing date. All forms can be found on our website:

Additional Reasons to Join Us:

  • Automatic enrolment into a Pension Scheme
  • Childcare, cycle to work schemes available
  • Various health and wellbeing benefits (including onsite gym membership)
  • Excellent opportunities for CPD and career development

Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of our safeguarding commitment and promoting the welfare of children any offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks as part of the pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.Oldham Sixth Form College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.