Office Manager - HR Department

THE TRUST

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.

It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020; The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023 and Barton Manor Free School, an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022 and as the school grows now has Y7, 8 and 9 from September 2024.

The Post

As a highly respected and successful Trust we are seeking to appoint a first-class Office Manager to work within our HR department to lead and manage the HR office, the HR Administrators / Officers and to ensure accurate and efficient HR procedures and processes across the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the BCAT Central team.

Previous experience of working within a school environment, leading a team, and working within HR is desirable. The ability to work accurately and to cope with the demands and pace of the work flow are essential, as are the ability to prioritise, to meet deadlines and to lead and manage a busy team effectively.

Training will be provided for the various ICT and HR systems used, although proficiency with ICT in general is essential as is the ability to lead and manage a team. Training towards qualifications within HR is supported and encouraged.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an excellent grasp of the written word plus a friendly telephone manner.  

This role will suit an experienced HR Officer/Administrator looking to further their career in a School/Trust leadership role and to further their expertise in HR.

The role is full-time all-year-round and will require some travel within the Trust area which includes 2 schools in Canterbury and one in Thanet.

If you have the enthusiasm and determination to lead and manage a team and deliver a first-class HR service, then we would like to hear from you. 

Deadline: Monday 25 November 2024 @ 9am

Start Date: 1 January 2025 or sooner 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitably qualified applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.

A commitment to staff welfare and promoting BCAT core values is at the heart of this role.