HR Manager

Park House School, Newbury, RG14 6NQ

Deadline is today

• Closing date

  3 April 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday- Thursday 8.30- 4.30, Friday 8.30- 4.00. 37 hours per week. Term Time only + 10 days (46.652 weeks)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC National H pay scale, points 23-28. (FTE £33,366- £37,938)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Educated to at least A-level standard (or equivalent)
• Educated to at least GCSE grade C/4 standard (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Experience of working in a Human Resources related environment
• CIPD Level 3/5 qualification
• Good knowledge of employment law knowledge and understanding of key HR processes e.g. recruitment, appraisals, absence management
• Ability to use initiative to improve process and to be creative and analytical in order to find solutions to complex HR issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with related issues/individuals with tact, diplomacy and discretion
• Ability to work quickly, methodically and accurately under pressure and act flexibly to support others and respond to unplanned situations

What the school offers its staff

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Further details about the role

Main responsibilities:

• Lead on the management of all HR, employment and employee matters for the School.
• Coach and support line managers to develop their people management skills across a range of HR activities.
• Oversee and manage staff absence procedures
• Attend informal and formal employee relations meetings in an advisory capacity, supporting the meeting Chair.
• Manage the recruitment process for internal and external recruitment liaising with SLT to develop job descriptions and person specifications to meet school and legislative requirements.
• To be responsible for the management of payroll and pensions for the school’s directly employed staff.
• Ensure that all staff (permanent, temporary and casual) are paid in accordance with their agreed pay and conditions.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Greenshaw Learning Trust places the highest importance on its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in its care and considers this to be everyone's responsibility.

Everyone who comes into contact with children, their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children and in identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.

Trust staff have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and should make sure their approach is child-centred. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

GLT Recruitment Brochure - Why you should work for GLT (1).pdf - 4.31 MB (opens in new tab)

HR Manager Recruitment Pack.pdf - 680 KB (opens in new tab)

About Park House School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 980 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Park House School website
• Email address: amay@parkhouseschool.org
• Phone number: 01635953349
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/park-house-school-rg14-6nq

Park House is an ambitious academy located in Newbury.

We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a broad and varied education inside and outside the classroom to all of our students.

At Park House, we have created a safe learning environment based upon our strong core values – Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility. Students are supported to achieve the very best academic qualifications and skills to ensure they are able to take the educational and career path of their choice.

Park House School is part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.

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