HR Office Manager - All Year Round
Barton Court Academy Trust, Canterbury, CT1 1PH7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
12 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
31 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time Role
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- BCAT 8 £28,995-£32,769
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Post
As a highly respected and successful Trust we are seeking to appoint a first-class Office Manager to work within our HR department to lead and manage the HR office, the HR Administrators / Officers, to ensure accurate and efficient HR procedures and processes across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the BCAT Central team.
Previous experience of working within a school environment, leading a team, and working within HR is desirable. The ability to work accurately and to cope with the demands and pace of the work flow are essential, as are the ability to prioritise, to meet deadlines and to lead and manage a busy team effectively.
Training will be provided for the various ICT and HR systems used, although proficiency with ICT in general is essential as is the ability to lead and manage a team. Training towards qualifications within HR is supported and encouraged.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an excellent grasp of the written word plus a friendly telephone manner.
This role will suit an experienced HR Officer/Administrator looking to further their career in a school/trust leadership role and to further their expertise in HR.
The role is full-time all-year-round and will require some travel within the Trust area which includes 2 schools in Canterbury and one in Thanet.
If you have the enthusiasm and determination to lead and manage a team and deliver a first-class HR service, then we would like to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitably qualified applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Deadline: Thursday 13 February 2025 @ 9am. Early applications are encouraged and we retain the right to fill the vacancy before the deadline date.
How To Apply
Applications for this post should be made online only using the School’s application form. CVs will not be accepted. Visit the website and click on Recruitment for more information. Please email your application to recruitment@bartoncourt.org.
If you wish to discuss the post or to arrange a visit, please contact the Personnel Department on recruitment@bartoncourt.org.
Barton Court Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitably qualified applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
In line with the latest KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.
Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.
Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.
A commitment to staff welfare and promoting BCAT core values is at the heart of this role.
What the school offers its staff
THE TRUST
Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.
It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020 and November 2024; The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023 and Barton Manor Free School, an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022 and as the school grows now has Y7, 8 and 9 from September 2024.
Commitment to safeguarding
In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. All posts will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Barton Court Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@bartoncourt.org
Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.
It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020, and The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16yrs mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, which came out of special measures and is rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023.
The Trust is also opened Barton Manor Free School, an 11 – 18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury on the former Chaucer School site in September 2022 to Year 7.
Barton Court Grammar School is an Advanced Thinking School and a National Support School (NSS) and the Trust’s Executive Headteacher a National Leader of Education (NLE).
We are a small Trust at the beginning of a very exciting journey, with a talented team of Governors, Senior Leadership, teachers and support staff all determined to provide the highest quality of educational provision to all children across the Trust.
We believe schools are stronger when they work together and have a common purpose to provide the highest standards in teaching and pupil outcomes. We promote an individual identity for each of our schools so that they continue to respond to the needs of their pupils, their families and the wider community they serve.
We work together to “improve the life chances” of all our children and young people working together through strong partnerships between staff, students, parents and Governors that share our core values of excellence and equity
Arranging a visit to Barton Court Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bartoncourt.org.
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