The core of the role is year-round provision of a comprehensive, confidential and accurate HR and Safer Recruiting service and to ensure the School is always compliant with relevant employment law legislation. The post is critical in ensuring the School is prepared for regulatory inspections by the ISI and other relevant bodies.

Reporting to the Business Manager and Headteacher, the HR Manager is responsible for delivering a high quality and efficient HR service.

• The purpose of this role is to provide support for the school with recruitment, staffing analysis, performance management, absence management and all HR policies.

• To be an exemplary leader in dealings with staff, students, parents and outside agencies with the objective of increasing the effectiveness of both individuals and teams within the school.

• To monitor and ensure that the most recent and correct HR policies and procedures are available on the School’s website and on the staff portal.

• To lead in the recruitment of all staff in accordance with the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy and Procedures which reflect Keeping Children Safe in Educations

• To manage the recruitment process for external and internal recruitment, liaising with line managers to develop job descriptions and person specifications and adverts through to exit interviews.

• To ensure DBS checks are undertaken for all staff, Governors and volunteers, and that all contractors on site comply with our policies in terms of child protection.

SKILLS

To be an effective and inspirational team leader.

• To be able to provide professional support at all levels of the School in HR.

• CIPD qualified (minimum Level 5) with a proven track record of leading HR functions.

• Ideally experienced in working in Schools and with prior knowledge of School’s regulatory compliance.

• Proven ability to work in collaboration with senior leadership.

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team, remaining highly organised and calm under pressure whilst meeting tight deadlines.