What skills and experience we're looking for
• Educated to at least A-level standard (or equivalent)
• Educated to at least GCSE grade C/4 standard (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Experience of working in a Human Resources related environment
• CIPD Level 3/5 qualification
• Good knowledge of employment law knowledge and understanding of key HR processes e.g. recruitment, appraisals, absence management
• Ability to use initiative to improve process and to be creative and analytical in order to find solutions to complex HR issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with related issues/individuals with tact, diplomacy and discretion
• Ability to work quickly, methodically and accurately under pressure and act flexibly to support others and respond to unplanned situations
What the school offers its staff
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Further details about the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a HR Manager to join John Madejski Academy and become an integral member of the team and to contribute to the life chances of the young people in our school and across the Trust.
John Madejski Academy is committed to high standards and outstanding teaching and being an integral part of the local community is something we value. The HR Manager role is essential in delivering the successful and compliant HR provision within the school.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.
Main responsibilities:
• Lead on the management of all HR, employment and employee matters for the School.
• Coach and support line managers to develop their people management skills across a range of HR activities.
• Oversee and manage staff absence procedures
• Attend informal and formal employee relations meetings in an advisory capacity, supporting the meeting Chair.
• Manage the recruitment process for internal and external recruitment liaising with SLT to develop job descriptions and person specifications to meet school and legislative requirements.
• To be responsible for the management of payroll and pensions for the school’s directly employed staff.
• Ensure that all staff (permanent, temporary and casual) are paid in accordance with their agreed pay and conditions.
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.