Human Resources Officer
The Spires College, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PE6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2024 or sooner if possible
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
22 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, term time: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum (term time plus 37 hours in school holidays)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,269 to £32,076 pro rata (actual salary £25,596 to £28,051 + pending pay award from April 2024)
Pay scale
- Grade G, SCP 18 - 23
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an organised, intelligent and pragmatic HR Officer to join our team. This is a new position in the College’s staff structure so the successful candidate will play a part in shaping the role. The HR Officer will lead on effective human resource management at the College.
Candidates will be experienced in working in Human Resources, preferably in a school or education setting. They will be capable, articulate and dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for young people in our school community. This is a busy and varied role and the successful candidate will be expected to work alongside senior leaders to ensure the management of the College is highly effective.
The successful applicant will:
- have be suitably qualified and experienced in Human Resources;
- have experience of working in the education sector;
- have a strong understanding of employment law, particularly that pertaining to education;
- have experience of using IT systems to good effect;
- have proven organisational skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others;
- have an up to date knowledge of safeguarding, KCSiE and child protection policies applicable to HR functions within educational setting;
- be a committed, highly-competent, reflective and resilient individual;
- be discreet, confidential and understand the need for sensitivity;
- have a sense of humour and good interpersonal and communication skills.
What the school offers its staff
The College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. As a School we are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our staff can grow and flourish.
We offer:
- the opportunity to be part of a successful and supportive team;
- a wide range of professional opportunities, including development opportunities;
- the support of highly effective colleagues across all departments of support staff;
- the opportunity to work to your own initiative whilst receiving ample guidance and support;
- an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;
- a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.
- further benefits including free access to the college gym, discounts for external gym memberships and retailers, a salary sacrifice scheme to assist with high value transport and tech purchases and access to a 24 hour employee assistance programme.
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.
Further details about the role
Commitment to safeguarding
The college is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@thespirescollege.com
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About The Spires College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1159 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Spires College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@thespirescollege.com
- Phone number
- 01803 400660
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 bilateral school with a selective stream.
We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.
As a School we are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.
The College is committed to safeguarding all of its students. All staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures and regularly undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Arranging a visit to The Spires College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@thespirescollege.com.
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