What skills and experience we're looking for
Education and Qualification
Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
Hold or be working towards CIPD qualifications at Level 5.
A minimum of three years in a HR advisory role.
Minimum 1 year in a management role.
Evidence of commercial and organisational awareness with the ability to provide effective HR advice within this context.
Confidence in operating in a demanding environment.
Experience of line managing and supervising HR professionals.
Experience of mentoring and coaching colleague.
Experience in preparing payroll data.
Good working knowledge and understanding of regulations, professional standards, policies, procedures, and HR-related legislation.
Strong understanding of HR practices with practical experience.
Sound knowledge and practical application of employment and discrimination law.
Knowledge and understanding of strategies for school/organisation improvement.
Confident leadership skills, with proven experience in leading and managing a team.
Capacity to make quick, rational decisions while maintaining a strategic mindset.
Excellent IT skills, including experience using HR databases to monitor, analyse, and interpret workforce data.
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively support schools and minimise risk.
Ability to liaise positively with staff and students and be customer focussed with a professional and friendly manner.
Understands the HR role within safeguarding of our students.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex issues effectively and efficiently.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
• An additional day’s paid leave awarded per annum.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Health Cash Plan available to United Learning staff with a minimum of 6 months of service
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.