Academy HR Officer
Ormiston Bridge Academy, London, SW6 6HB32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
17 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £35,862.00 - £38,769.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 6 Point 20 -25
Academy HR Officer job summary
This is an incredible opportunity for an HR professional to make a difference and join a great team of people within a supportive, values-led organisation. Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is one of the largest not-for-profit MAT's in England with almost 5,000 staff and 30,000 students. We have been around since 2009 making us one of the longest established trusts. Our mission is to be the Trust that makes the biggest difference both inside and outside the classroom.
Our vision is for all young people to have access to the highest academic, social and practical skills required to achieve their full potential, whether going on to study at a leading university or entering the world of work. We are determined to become the Trust that makes the biggest difference, both inside and outside the classroom.
Core Purpose and Scope:
You will be a critical member of the People and Culture team, supporting the daily operation of HR services in the Academy. You’ll work with the wider team to provide a brilliant HR service, support employee relations, and continuously improve our approach, ultimately having a really positive impact on the education we provide to pupils.
You’ll also play a key role in the delivery of our People Strategy, developing our One OAT culture and ensuring that OAT is a place that people want to join and stay part of.
OAT is a great organisation to work for. We offer:
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years’ service.
- Excellent career prospects in a supportive environment.
- Commitment to your continued professional development.
- LGPS pension with a generous employer contribution.
- Employee benefits and wellbeing package.
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
- Season ticket loan.
About the role:
This role is fast paced, varied and dynamic, offering opportunities to work with HR stakeholders across all layers of the organisation. You will benefit from the support of a fantastic, experienced HR team at OAT head office. This is a great opportunity that will give you experience working with schools across the OAT network and HR stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, as well as access to sector partners and colleagues to network and share best practice with along the way.
This post will initially be based on-site working across the 3 London Academies, with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week, once well acquainted with the team, systems and processes.
About you:
This role is perfect for someone looking for experience in a large MAT. This post will provide exposure to all aspects of HR at many levels, from onboarding, absence management and staff development. The successful candidate will be a confident relationship builder with excellent communication skills and have a good operational understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your completed application and supporting statement via the link above by the closing date. A full job description and person specification is attached.
Interviews: TBC
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or if a suitable candidate is identified before the closing date. We encourage early submission of applications to avoid disappointment.
Ormiston Bridge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Ormiston Bridge Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 43 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ormiston Bridge Academy website (opens in new tab)
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