Job description
VACANCY FOR HR OFFICER
HATTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL - PLEASE APPLY ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE
Salary: Grade 6, Point 7-12, £22,369 - £24,496 FTE (£7,989 - £8,748 Actual Salary)
Hours of work: 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
(term time + 30 hours during the school holidays)
There is flexibility with the working pattern in terms of number of days per week worked and the start and finish times.
Responsible to the Headteacher - Hatton Park Primary School
We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and well-organised HR Officer to join our friendly, supportive team at Hatton Park Primary School. The role will be busy, varied and responsible as you will be undertaking the day-to-day HR administration for the school. The HR function will include maintaining accurate personnel files, updating absence records; processing contractual variations and managing the school's single central record. You will work closely with the Headteacher and you will be supported in your role by the core team including the Trust HR Manager.
The opportunity:
- You will be playing a vital role in the day-to-day running of the HR function at the school
- A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a real difference!
- Outstanding professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in HR
- Expert support from core team of professionals in HR
- A term-time plus 2 week role - offering flexibility around other commitments
The ideal candidate:
- Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language & Mathematics
- HR qualification or appropriate experience
- Understanding of HR procedures and processes e.g. safer recruitment; absence management
- Competent IT user - Excel, Word and Outlook and/or Pupil Asset/SIMs
- High level of accuracy when working with data
- Ability to prioritise, communicate and contribute effectively
- Is committed, reliable and has excellent professional standards
Benefits of working for us include:
- Free on-site parking
- Eyecare vouchers
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous sick pay and annual leave
- Free tea and coffee making facilities
Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 29 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
Hatton Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities in the heart of the village community of Longstanton. Hatton Park Primary School is ideally situated within walking distance of the guided busway running from St Ives to Cambridge and is close to A14/M11 link roads. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education.
Application packs can be downloaded from the Jobs page of the Meridian Trust website:
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Visits are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office at Hatton Park Primary School on 01954 273315 or email [email protected] arrange an appointment.
Closing date for applications: Monday 21st August 2023 (by 9am)
Interviews: TBC but likely to be end of August or beginning of September
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: £22,369.00-£24,496.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/09/2023