Human Resources Manager

Buxton Community School are looking to appoint an efficient, dynamic and well organised HR Manager for our school. The ideal candidate will have excellent HR knowledge, excellent verbal as well as written communication is essential as well as flexibility, attention to detail and complete discretion.. You will also have a strong interest in staff wellbeing and seek to quickly build positive relationships with all staff encouraging staff retention and achievement.

This is a highly hands on and operational role and you will need to be extremely organised juggling many different priorities.

This HR Officer role will include (but is not limited to):

·        Management of the Cover Team & all cover deployments for staff absence 

·        Assisting senior leaders with recruitment administration, shortlisting, and interviews

·        Working closely with line managers to ensure they understand and implement policies and procedures when dealing with employee relations, absence, and performance

·        Dealing with policy procedures, ensuring fair processes are followed

·        Defining and improving current processes  

·        Provisioning of reports/HR statistical information as required

·        Ensuring effective and timely management of employee-related issues

·        Assisting with personnel audits and keeping HR systems updated with any changes to employee records

The successful candidate will be:

·        A hard-working team member

·        Inspirational and motivate children and staff through their high expectations

·        Committed to a creative approach to learning

Our school can offer you:

·        Excellent professional development opportunities

·        A role which is varied and rewarding

·        An enthusiastic, hardworking staff team

·        A happy, caring atmosphere to work in

·        A commitment to your continuing professional development

Our staff benefits include:

·        Local Government Pension scheme

·        Employee Assistance Programme

·        Wellbeing Platform

·        Cycle to Work Scheme and much more

Grade:                       Derbyshire Pay Scale 10 - Range Point 20

Salary:                       £ 28,287

Hours:                       37 per week, 39 weeks per annum

The Application Process

Applicants should download the application form and send the completed form along

with a covering letter of application addressed to Mrs Samantha Jones, Headteacher and send it via email to recruitment@buxton.derbyshire.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications is Monday 6th January 2025 at 09.00am

Interviews will take place during the following week

If you are short-listed for interview, you will be contacted in advance to discuss arrangements for the interview. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted prior to the interview day, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Buxton Community School is committed to safeguarding and the process of safer recruitment. As a result, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and all shortlisted candidates will be expected to prove their identity at interview. The successful candidate will be expected to show original copies of qualifications and further proof of their identity.