Working with the wider academy and central team, you will provide a brilliant HR service, support employee relations, and continuously improve our approach, ultimately having a really positive impact on the education we provide to our students.
You will act as the first point of contact for HR queries, provide first-line advice on employee relations matters and collaborate with the Regional HR Partner to ensure compliance and best practices. This is a hugely important role in our academy, covering all aspects of our daily HR operations from conducting pre-employment checks and facilitating new starter inductions to supporting line managers with key processes such as probationary reviews and absence management.
The role is offered on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks (42 working weeks per year).
About us
Cowes Enterprise College is a successful and happy school with strong outcomes. At Cowes Enterprise College, our mission is clear: to educate for life. We are dedicated to developing a love of learning in our students and preparing them for the future, whatever it may hold. Our students’ limitless potential drives everything we do, and our purpose is to guide, support, and inspire them to reach their goals.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
* The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive.
* Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve.
* Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities.
* A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
* A CIPD qualification or relevant experience in HR – ideally in an educational setting.
* Previous experience of providing HR support to managers and other stakeholders.
* Knowledge and understanding of HR processes and procedures.
* The ability to analyse HR data to produce metrics and analytics.
* High-level organisational skills, accurate attention to detail and the ability to prioritise.
* The ability to build relationships with all staff at various levels within the organisation.
* Knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education and safeguarding duties.
Why Choose Cowes Enterprise College?
We can offer you:
* A supportive community dedicated to professional development and staff wellbeing.
* Access to excellent support and a wider range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust.
* Guidance, advice and support from both departmental and senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all our students.
* Automatic pay increments unlinked to targets.
We are keen to ensure that we support the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff, this pledge is further supported by our Staff Charter. Staff are provided with a laptop and many have their own classrooms. We offer access to an employee advice service which provides information, helpful resources, and a counselling service. Discounted membership is available for local leisure facilities which include a gym. A discount programme provided by an Ormiston Academies Trust for all staff. Staff are able to access travel discounts for ferries and we provide eyesight tests for VDU users and annual flu vaccinations. We have free parking on site and we also ensure that tea and coffee is available for you during breaktime!
If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us and help shape the future of our students through supporting our staff, we encourage you to apply today!
The closing date for applications is 17 March 2025. Early applications are welcomed, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Cowes Enterprise College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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