Head of HR
Westminster Academy, London, W2 5EZThis job expired on 17 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 October 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 22.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- WA Scale 5 SCP47 (£50,888) Pro-Rata
Head of HR job summary
HEAD OF HR
Salary: WA Scale 5 SCP47 (£50,888) Pro-Rata
Hours: 08:00pm - 16:00pm (3 days a week (all year round) Days Negotiable)
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: 17th October 2021
“Education is Success”
An opportunity to work in the only non-private Academy in London that offers both International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes at KS5, who celebrate their multicultural staffing body, and value the experience they bring to Westminster Academy.
Our school
Westminster Academy is an Outstanding International Business and Enterprise academy serving a multi-ethnic community in Central London. This is also reflected in our diverse staff body of 172 members. This is an amazing opportunity to lead a great team of dedicated professionals and to demonstrate your skills in supporting Westminster Academy in remaining an outstanding employer of choice.
HR Team
We are looking to appoint a qualified and experienced HR professional to join Westminster Academy. The successful candidate will manage two committed and collegial colleagues, and will be responsible for all HR activities, including employee recruitment and relations (including agency staffing), SCR maintenance, Performance Management process coordination for support staff. We are looking for a proactive and positive individual who understands the importance of effective HR systems and processes in an education setting, and who has a genuine interest in contributing to the success of young people. The appointee will report, and provide comprehensive HR support, to the Chief Operating Officer.
The ideal candidate for this post will need:
To drive high standards of customer service care and deliver expert HR advice to all growing HR function and contribute to shaping its strategic direction
To support and facilitate on the development and implementation of HR policy
To be an experienced and inspiring leader, able to use your skills to develop your team
To hold a level 5 or 7 CIPD
To have a strong understanding of Employment Law
What we offer:
A competitive salary
A commitment to staff well-being, including access to the local gym, weekly fitness sessions, staff social events, Perkbox membership with associated benefits
A supportive and engaged Senior Leadership Team
The opportunity to develop personally and professionally with structured performance management.
25 days Annual Leave
A Generous Pension
How to apply:
For further details and an application form, please click here: Vacancies
Please send your completed application form and confidential declaration to: recruitment@westminsteracademy.org.uk CVs are not acceptable.
We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Commitment to safeguarding
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.
A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.
About Westminster Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1134 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Westminster Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@westminsteracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7121 0600
At Westminster Academy we have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Our mission is "Education is Success". This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates the Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. We draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.
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