Human Resources Manager Whickham, England
Job description
Do you want to be part of something special, working with amazing people who care deeply about education and each other? Then this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.
Who we are
Whickham School is a highly successful, oversubscribed secondary school. It's a school at the heart of the local community that ensures every young person develops into a well-rounded citizen who is able to make the most of their unique talents and abilities. Our Academy vision focus upon developing the following qualities:
- Aspiration- Whickham students set aspirational goals that are ambitious and without limitation.
- Respect- Without compromise, Whickham students demonstrate respect for themselves, others and their environment.
- Resilience- Whickham students persevere with challenges, especially when faced with setbacks.
- Empathy- Whickham students strive to be kind, caring and understanding of each other’s feelings and needs.
Whickham School has 1,700 students enrolled and over 180 highly qualified staff who have high expectations to work hard to realise their potential. Results at all levels are excellent and consistently above national averages.
We are proud of our excellent reputation within the region and positive feedback we receive from students, parents, staff and external organisations such as Ofsted.
Behaviour at Whickham School is exceptional and is a basic expectation of all our students. Our school community is built upon mutual respect and this ensures good relationships. This is crucial in effective learning and the creation of happy students and staff. All students are expected to maintain high levels of attendance and meet homework requirements. This is fundamental to achieving a culture of success.
We offer a supportive and welcoming environment where all our team members can make a valuable contribution to our students’ learning journey. Our staffing strategy aims to attract, retain, and develop a high quality, inclusive and engaged workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve.
One of our strengths is our commitment to staff which includes:
- 25 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays, increasing to 30* days + 8 bank holidays (*based on 5 years' service)
- You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team
- A flexible and proactive ethos
- We will invest in your training and support you in gaining appropriate qualifications
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
- Free, on-site parking with EV chargers available
- Access to a range of salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. childcare, bicycle, electric vehicles)
- CPD & development opportunities
- A supportive environment where work/life balance issues are considered carefully
- Access to school fitness facilities out of school hours
- Higher priority for admission of children of staff into the school
The role
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive HR manager who understands how to achieve our Academy vision through the provision of an excellent HR operational advice and support service, working in partnership with the leadership team on all employee relations matters, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- You will be a confident communicator, with the ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
- You will have a calm, organised nature, with the ability to work professionally to strict deadlines, responding effectively and efficiently to challenges, bringing vision and drive to make things happen.
- You will work both strategically and operationally, taking a hands-on, solution-focussed approach across the core HR function to help shape and drive forward the Academy's approach to HR and the wider school improvement agenda.
- You will bring a strong delivery and problem-solving focus with the ability to persuade, negotiate, influence and secure the confidence of others through building collaborative working relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders.
To apply, please upload your application form to the TES by 9am on Monday 10th July 2023 via the following link https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/human-resources-manager-gateshead-1887351.
Safeguarding Notice
Whickham School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.
Equal Opportunities
Whickham School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,020.00-£34,723.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Whickham, NE16 5AR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- HR: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/07/2023
