HR Assistant-Part Time/Term Time Only

We wish to appoint a proactive and efficient HR Assistant to join our busy family of schools.

The role is to start as soon as practically possible and will be based at Birkdale Senior School in Sheffield, but will have the occasional requirement to work across all school sites. The role would be to work 21 hours across 3 days, or work shorter hours over the full week. The role is to work during term time only and exact days can be flexible and discussed at interview stage.

The ideal candidate should have a strong administrative background, and be open to learning more about HR processes and procedures. This is a busy role, where working autonomously will be expected, and therefore the ideal candidate should have initiative and be comfortable in working alone at times.

As this is a new role within a small department, this is a HR Generalist role which covers our recruitment through to policies, and everything in between! It is a great role, to gain exposure and experience of a variety of HR related tasks and to gain an understanding and exposure of all aspects of HR.

A typical day would include monitoring the recruitment inbox and replying to queries, putting together job adverts and advertising on our websites, filing and maintaining HR records, taking notes in HR meetings, generating any HR paperwork such as changes, processing leavers and new starters. The role will work closely with the payroll team an there is opportunity to get involved with a variety of HR related projects. This role would suit someone with an interest in getting into HR or someone who has a strong administrative background.

Departmental Details

The HR department at Birkdale Family of Schools is relatively small, and therefore there is a real opportunity to get involved with a wide variety of work. Birkdale School recently expanded to include S. Anselm’s Preparatory School and there is an opportunity to review and influence processes and policies across our family of Schools. The School uses iSams which is an independent school focused system, and as a School we are looking at implementing a new HR system alongside iSams to facilitate efficiencies in processes, and enable a centralisation of records.

HR has not been resourced historically, and therefore the department is relatively new with potential to develop and poses an opportunity for the HR Assistant to get involved with a variety of tasks and develop with the role. The main focus for the department this coming year is to ensure policies and procedures are developed and embedded across all Schools.

The department is based at the Senior School in Sheffield, but there may be times when the HR Assistant may need to work at the Prep School, or S. Anselm’s Preparatory School. The role will be supporting HR in all three Schools.

For more information, please visit our website.

All applications should be submitted to Recruit@birkdaleschool.org.uk

Closing date for applications – 2nd August 2024 (12 noon)

Interviews – Week beginning 5th August 2024

Applicants who do not provide a Covering Letter and Application Form, as stipulated, will unfortunately not be considered. If you have any difficulties in providing this, please do not hesitate to contact the HR team at Recruit@birkdaleschool.org.uk

Due to Safer Recruitment in Education guidance, it is necessary that all applicants for any of our roles in School, complete an application form.

We are not accepting agency CVs for this role.

Pre-employment checks:

The Birkdale Family of Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo the relevant pre-employment checks relevant to the role.

Current legislation applying to this post includes the The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2008 and the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to prove their eligibility to work in the UK and undergo appropriate criminal record checks, including an application for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Details of the documentation etc needed in connection with all the above requirements will be sent to the shortlisted candidates. Prior to taking up appointment, we will then request a declaration about medical fitness, and proof of qualifications from the successful candidate.

Under the guidance set by KCSIE Birkdale School will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

At the Birkdale Family of Schools, we strive to create a supportive and nurturing environment for all individuals. We are dedicated to promoting equality and diversity, providing a level playing field for all of our staff and pupils. We aim to foster an inclusive culture, where diversity is celebrated and where everyone feels empowered, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We are stronger together.