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HR Manager

HR Manager

Ballard School

Hampshire

  • New
Salary:
Competitive (based on experience and skills) + benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
21 January 2025

Job overview

Ballard is a thriving, award-winning, independent school, set in 34 acres, situated on the Hampshire/Dorset border, in between the New Forest and the Solent. Ballard offers an inclusive working environment with exceptional facilities, including a Performing Arts Centre and an Olympic Astro. There are also excellent transport links.

The purpose of the role is to provide HR advice and guidance to the Head and Leadership Team (LT) and take full responsibility for HR Operations and HR Compliance.

The job holder will need to have the knowledge, confidence and skill to lead, influence and advise the school on the full range of HR responsibilities. Initial priorities will include staff engagement and wellbeing to further develop the school’s positive working environment.

In addition to maintaining and refining the school’s employment-related policies and procedures, the job holder will have the judgement and communication skills to apply these with sensitivity and to coach line managers and staff members to do likewise.

This role can be offered either as a full-time/full year role or a part-time role. Please see the Job Description for further information.

For further details of this post and an application form, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 9.00am, Tuesday 21st January 2025.

Long list interviews: Monday 27th (pm) and Thursday 30th (am) January 2025 via TEAMS.

Short list interviews: Friday 7th February 2025 in School.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the School for interviews and will also have the opportunity to tour the school and meet key staff. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undertake a DiSC analysis and review a case study exercise as part of the interview process.

The successful candidate will be required to complete and sign a medical form.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including digital screening (to include online searches of candidates) and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced Disclosure).

Ballard School is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

“By educating the whole child, we develop well-rounded individuals, fully equipped to deal with college, careers and community. Alongside inspiring lessons, our extensive co-curricular programme encourages pupils to find their niche, improve skills, develop talents, or discover a new passion. Years of experience enables us to nurture each child to be the best they can be, adding value to their GCSEs and helping them with those all-important next steps.”

Mr Andrew McCleave, Headmaster.

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About Ballard School

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  • Ballard School
  • Fernhill Lane, New Milton
  • Hampshire
  • BH25 5SU
  • United Kingdom
+44 1425 626900

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Introduction

Ballard is a thriving day school from Nursery to GCSE, set in 34 acres on the Dorset/Hampshire border. “A warm, friendly school in a glorious setting, where pupils enjoy their learning, throw themselves into a plethora of activities and have fun.” (Good Schools Guide)

We are delighted to have been named Co-educational School of the Year at this year’s Independent School of the Year Awards, having reached the finals for Sport (2023) and Performing Arts (2022). We have also reached the finals of MTI’s Musical Theatre Provision and were finalists in this year’s ISA’s Award for Design.

“Ballard is delighted to be recognised alongside such prestigious schools. This award reflects the strength of our wonderful community - dedicated staff who go the extra mile, parents who wholeheartedly embrace our ethos, and, of course, our positively thriving and happy children.” Mr Andrew McCleave, Headmaster.

So, what makes an award-winning education? At Ballard, we believe abilities and intelligence are not fixed – all can flourish and excel when given the tools and environment to develop self-knowledge and resilience. We offer a vast array of opportunities, including over 155 co-curricular activities but what sets us apart is how we empower and inspire our pupils to seize them.

Co-education is at the heart of Ballard’s inclusive philosophy. All pupils are equal, learning with and from each other, through collaboration and lively competition. In an atmosphere of inclusivity and kindness, every child is stretched in their talents and encouraged to tackle what doesn’t come easily. Boy, girl, expert, novice - no subject nor interest is beyond reach.

PSHE (Y1-11), encourages mutual understanding, with pupils emboldened to take charge of their lives and make positive choices, supported by strong proactive pastoral care. For example, our ‘Ballard on Board’ programme helps pupils to understand and navigate the complexities of friendship and find their own solutions. Pupil voice is listened to, inspiring many initiatives including Ballard’s eco agenda

The success of our approach is reflected in Ballard’s GCSE results: with a 95% pass rate (9-4) and an average 0.79 added value for each pupil, across all subjects! Inspirational teachers give up weekends and holidays to provide additional revision sessions.

Staff believe in Ballard’s mission - to ensure that no child gets left behind, encouraging pupils to think of others, contribute positively and make the world better. Their values - The Ballard ‘Be’s – are instilled from the start with new pupils quickly feeling that they belong. When they leave at Year 11, Ballard pupils do so with a powerful sense of self, equipped to build a bright future in our fast-changing world.

Meet the Head

“When I first arrived at Ballard, I was immediately struck by its busy, purposeful atmosphere and the warm welcome I received. The girls and boys I met shook me by the hand, looked me in the eye and told me everything I needed to know about the School.

At Ballard we encourage our pupils to express themselves confidently, to develop their leadership skills and to be ambitious, all within a nurturing and supportive environment. When I talk to the young people here, they describe a Ballard pupil as one who will “enjoy the challenge” and “set the bar high”. Ballard is proud to educate pupils with a range of academic abilities, and we do so within a culture of aspiration for all; teachers here will stretch, challenge and support in equal measure. I have always been a great believer that happy, confident, respectful and busy children will do well academically so it is no wonder that our GCSE results continue to be at the forefront of comparable local schools and well in excess of the national average.

More importantly, this all happens within an ethos of respect, kindness and responsibility. The key to Ballard’s success lies in its values and culture, and in the positivity of its community. Whether it’s the staff who support and educate, the pupils who strive and delight, or the parents who so vitally connect home and school life, we all play a crucial role in shaping the School. Ballard’s ambition to instil in their pupils a strong moral compass, a respect for others, and an imperative to make a worthwhile contribution to the community all help foster a happy, supportive and successful School.

We were hugely proud of our “excellent & outstanding” ISI and OFSTED inspection report. The School was awarded the highest grade possible in every category; a real testament to the hard work and passion of all our staff.”

Andrew McCleave

ISI

“Pupils are reflective and have high levels of self-esteem and empathy. They are highly successful in displaying these characteristics through academic study as well as the wealth of sporting, performing arts and extra-curricular opportunities in which they participate.” ISI

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