Are you considering a role in a busy HR department and looking for a job where no two days are the same? Would you like a position where you will be part of transforming the lives of our children and young people? If so, please read on…An opportunity has arisen for an HR Officer role starting in the New Year. The successful candidate will be working alongside our existing HR Officer and the HR Manager to provide a warm, friendly and supportive service to all staff across our Federation of Schools, assisting with a wide range of HR functions. Enjoy the benefits of working at The Vale Federation; ample free parking, large staff rooms, and friendly and supportive staff. Don’t delay! Interviews may be offered on receipt of applications from suitable candidates. Also enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council which include an employer contribution pension scheme, financial rewards, discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, and a 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week
Annual Weeks: 41 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days plus 2 weeks over the holiday periods)
Salary: Approximate actual salary £24,369 to £26,140 per annum (Full Time Equivalent salary £27,210 to £29,295 per annum)
The role
Being part of the Vale Federation HR Team, you will be assisting with the day-to-day HR function. The main duties of the role involve aspects of recruitment such as collating applications, arranging interviews and on-boarding of new staff. Other tasks include assisting with staff absence management processes, and working alongside the HR Manager and HR Officer contributing to the smooth operation of the HR department.
The candidate
The ideal candidate will have previously worked in an HR role; maybe with experience of working in a school or a similar setting, although this is not essential. You will need to be a good organiser and able to prioritise your own workload. It is essential that the postholder understands the need for confidentiality and discretion and has a working knowledge of GDPR, as you will be handling personal data relating to all staff across the schools. This post would be suitable for a person who has excellent attention to detail, is able to show focus and concentration in a busy office environment and is willing to take responsibility for designated tasks.
Information about our schools
The Vale Federation is a group of schools in Aylesbury, with 350 staff members across teaching and non-teaching roles.
The schools in the Vale Federation are Booker Park primary special school, and Stocklake Park secondary special school which has a dedicated special 6th Form, catering for post 16 students. At the heart of our schools is our commitment to enabling our young people to reach and achieve their full potential in a caring, considerate and supportive environment, working closely with parents and carers and the many professionals teams and therapists involved in their day to day development.
With 237 pupils on roll, Booker Park caters for primary aged children with a broad diversity of complex needs including profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. Almost half of the pupils have an additional diagnosis of an autistic spectrum condition. At Stocklake Park, there are currently 105 students. The school follows a primary model and is designed to meet individual educational needs and develop social and personal skills. The curriculum is organised to give students the opportunity to experience and explore different subjects. Across both schools, we provide high quality education and care, and pupils and students have access to a range of therapies, multi-agency professionals and a team of therapists who support needs.
Safeguarding Statement
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media checks) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.
Interview date: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.
If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of submitting your application, you must assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.
School address and website
School Address: Stoke Leys Close, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP21 9ET
If you would like to apply for this position, please complete the application form below. If you are unable to print the documents or have a disability that makes it difficult for you to complete the forms, please contact us so that we can post them to you or make alternative arrangements.
When completing the application form please account for all your time since leaving full-time education including part-time and voluntary work. Any gaps in your employment history should be fully explained. Please also complete the section relating to previous criminal convictions and sign the application form.
HR Assistant
Booker Park School
Stoke Leys Close
Aylesbury
Bucks
HP21 9ET
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