What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an administrative assistant to perform a variety of Human Resources related tasks which includes designing, implementing and improving HR policies and procedures and supporting the Recruitment function. The HR Administrator will hold primarily an administration role however face-to-face interaction with employees is an important responsibility. The HR Administrator will be key to supporting the HR Manager. Ultimately, the successful candidate will gain HR experience in a fast-paced work environment by supporting and improving all HR functions. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years’ administration experience ideally (but not essential) within a HR/Recruitment Administration function, excellent organisational skills with the confidence to push for positive change. Knowledge of document control and internal management systems is an advantage. The ideal candidate will support the HR Function.
Our school is unique, exciting and innovative – our philosophy is inclusive and founded on respect. If you feel this fits with your own value set and you have a track record of leading change, raising standards and you strive for excellence, then this might be just the role for you.
We aim to recruit staff who:
Love the processes of learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;
Recognise that working in a school can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;
Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our people;
Take every opportunity, to talk, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;
See themselves as having the potential to progress their career with our school
What the school offers its staff
We offer a number of excellent staff benefits for our employees. These include:
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff fitness class Wellbeing weeks
- We are partnered with Mulberry Multi Academy Trust in London (excellent CPD opportunities)
- We encourage and support tangible Leadership courses e.g. NPQ.
- 2 additional days added to October half term
- Benenden Healthcare
- Half day ‘special leave’ for every member of staff every year.
There is so much on offer for you at Bexhill Academy.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.