Payroll Administrator

PAYROLL ADMINSITRATOR

START DATE: JULY 2026

FULL TIME

PERMANENT

We are seeking to appoint a professional, confident, numerate, and well-organised individual to join our Finance Team within the Priory Federation of Academies as a Payroll Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in developing a career in payroll. The role will support the delivery of our in-house monthly payroll, using a fully integrated payroll system (iTrent) to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Please see the job description for further details.

The role will involve providing payroll and pension support to the Academies and working closely with colleagues across the wider Finance and Central Service Teams. Applicants are to have experience of Microsoft applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel, and achieved grade A*-C in both GCSE English and Maths or equivalent. Experience of payroll within an education setting would be of benefit.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Priory is an established and supportive multi-academy Trust whose size – 1,400 members of staff across 14 academies – allows flexibility and creativity in terms of career development. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our staff, teaching and support benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities and our Trust Employee Benefits Programme.

As well as annual salary progression within the advertised range, we also offer the following benefits:

• Excellent employer pension contribution
• Wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym membership and offers at local gyms, registration on various discount platforms, including Discount for Teachers (inclusive of support staff).
• Free onsite parking at all academy sites
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free eye examination and discount on glasses

The job description and person specification can be found on the Trust website.

Please visit the Trust website and select Apply Online to begin your application. Please note CVs are not accepted.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

The Priory Federation of Academies strictly adheres to GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Pay: £29,064.00-£30,024.00 per year

Work Location: In person