Human Resources Manager

Working hours: 25 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year

Godstowe Preparatory School is a thriving independent day and boarding preparatory school with a rich history of academic excellence. Our commitment to providing a holistic and inclusive education has been the cornerstone of our success. The School has a 12-acre parkland site on the northern outskirts of High Wycombe. The School comprises a number of buildings, some dating back to the early 1900s, as well as brand-new purpose-built facilities, such as our 25m four lane indoor swimming pool.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR professional to join our School. As the HR Manager, you will have the responsibility to develop and shape the human resources function within the School, ensuring that our staff have the support they need to thrive in their roles.

The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified and have a demonstrative track record of managing complex employee relations matters and an eye for detail to ensure the recruitment process is administered in a timely and compliant manner. Experience working within an educational setting is desirable but not essential.

If you are passionate about helping our school be the best it can be and want to make a significant impact within the education sector, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities in the role:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the School's objectives.
• Manage recruitment and selection process for teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Advise and support managers with all employee relations matters including conflict resolution and performance management.
• Administer and enhance HR policies and procedures to comply with employment legislation.
• Develop and deliver training and development programmes.
• Maintain personnel records, the School’s Single Central Record and ensure compliance with safeguarding and data protection guidance and laws.
• Support with changes to terms and conditions, including salary changes.
• Foster and promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits that come with working at the School:

• Quality pension scheme.
• Significant discount on school fees.
• Complimentary lunches.
• On-site free car parking.
• Use of school facilities, including our indoor swimming pool.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in an HR role, ideally within the education sector.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR certification.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and external partners.
• Ability to priorities workload and manage a high volume of work.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Visits to the School prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact us at: HR@godstowe.org

How to Apply:

Please do so by clicking on the 'Quick Apply' button.

Alternatively, please download the Application Form at: https://www.godstowe.org/our-community/vacancies and having done so send it to: HR@godstowe.org

If you have any questions do not hesitate to connect us at HR@godstowe.org

Closing date: 8am, Monday 30 September 2024.

Interviews will take place at the end of September/beginning of October 2024.

Please note that the School reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.

Godstowe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks.