HR Advisor

An exhilarating opportunity to shape the future of HR strategy within Advantage Schools.  We are seeking a dynamic and passionate HR professional to join our team and work closely with the Head of HR and Academy to drive impactful change across our organisation.

As a key player in our mission, you will be the driving force behind delivering top-notch front-line HR services that not only meet but exceed expectations. Your role as a generalist HR specialist will involve handling various aspects of employee relations and transactions, with a specific focus on our renowned secondary academy, The Chalk Hills Academy.  With the ability to travel between the Trust's schools.

You will be part of a welcoming, supportive and collaborative HR team, meeting regularly to share best practices, support each other with personal development and current cases.

The successful candidate will have:

·        Strong communication, problem solving and conflict resolution and knowledge of employment law and best practices skills

A real love of Human Resources within a fast pace environment 

·       Graduate Member of CIPD or working towards

·       At least five years’ experience of working in a generalist HR environment, to include employee relations and transactions at all levels

·       Be able to work sympathetically with the ethos of the Trust, developing effective and purposeful relationships

·       Willing to learn from and with others in the development of good practice

Job Specifics:

Start Date: With immediate effect or following a notice period to ensure a full and detailed handover

Salary:  Advantage Schools Scale Point 20-30 £30,596-£38,523

Hours: 37 hrs per week, Mon–Thu 8.30am–4.30pm  Fri 8:30am- 4pm, 30 minutes for lunch, 52 weeks (term-time only would be considered for the right candidate)

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer. 

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date