Ballard is a thriving, award-winning, independent school, set in 34 acres, situated on the Hampshire/Dorset border, in between the New Forest and the Solent. Ballard offers an inclusive working environment with exceptional facilities, including a Performing Arts Centre and an Olympic Astro. There are also excellent transport links.
The purpose of the role is to provide HR advice and guidance to the Head and Leadership Team (LT) and take full responsibility for HR Operations and HR Compliance.
The job holder will need to have the knowledge, confidence and skill to lead, influence and advise the school on the full range of HR responsibilities. Initial priorities will include staff engagement and wellbeing to further develop the school’s positive working environment.
In addition to maintaining and refining the school’s employment-related policies and procedures, the job holder will have the judgement and communication skills to apply these with sensitivity and to coach line managers and staff members to do likewise.
This role can be offered either as a full-time/full year role or a part-time role. Please see the for further information.
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Closing date: 9.00am, Tuesday 21st January 2025.
Long list interviews: Monday 27th (pm) and Thursday 30th (am) January 2025 via TEAMS.
Short list interviews: Friday 7th February 2025 in School.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the School for interviews and will also have the opportunity to tour the school and meet key staff. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undertake a DiSC analysis and review a case study exercise as part of the interview process.
The successful candidate will be required to complete and sign a medical form.
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including digital screening (to include online searches of candidates) and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced Disclosure).
Ballard School is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
“By educating the whole child, we develop well-rounded individuals, fully equipped to deal with college, careers and community. Alongside inspiring lessons, our extensive co-curricular programme encourages pupils to find their niche, improve skills, develop talents, or discover a new passion. Years of experience enables us to nurture each child to be the best they can be, adding value to their GCSEs and helping them with those all-important next steps.”
Mr Andrew McCleave, Headmaster.