HR & Compliance Manager
The Old Vicarage School
Richmond upon Thames
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP or on 04/11/2024
- Apply by:
- 25 September 2024
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take responsibility for the HR and Compliance function in our busy and successful girls’ prep school in Richmond.
The role requires exceptional organisational skills, confidentiality and discretion. You will need to work collaboratively and diplomatically with staff and school governors and have the confidence and drive to work independently.
The HR & Compliance Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that the school meets and complies with the wide variety of guidelines and regulations set by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and other government regulators. The core of the role is the provision of comprehensive, confidential HR and Safe Recruiting service to the school. You will need to advise the Head and Senior Management team on all aspects of regulatory compliance and other legal issues relating to the school. You will need be able to explain legislative requirements in simple, practical terms and maintain clear and accurate systems and records.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate previous relevant experience, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and have a logical approach to planning and record keeping. Competent ICT abilities and the ability to remain calm and work to tight deadlines are essential.
Previous experience of working in a similar role in an educational setting or independent school is highly desirable.
Attached documents
About The Old Vicarage School
Introduction from our Head, Mrs Clare Strickland.
The Old Vicarage is an iconic Grade 2* Listed castle on Richmond Hill and is home to the only girls’ prep school in Richmond.
The school provides an excellent educational experience for girls who thrive in a safe, secure and stimulating environment supported by outstanding teaching from experienced and dedicated staff.
Classes of no more than 15, enable teachers to understand the individual learning profiles of each girl, ensuring that their potential is recognised and nurtured.
The broad curriculum is stimulating, engaging and diverse.
The girls have the opportunity to shine through music, art, drama, sport and through the excellent extra-curricular programme. The girls are encouraged to question, explore and have the confidence to try all of the new experiences and opportunities available.
The girls leave the school equipped with the skills to face the challenges of the modern world. They are creative, confident, ambitious and have the self-belief that there are no limits to what they can achieve. The girls at the Old Vicarage develop friendships which last a lifetime and treasure their memories of their time at the school.
We welcome you to join us at the school and look forward to meeting with you soon.
Our Mission Statement
To educate our girls to their highest level of academic achievement providing them with opportunities to embrace new challenges with confidence.
To prepare them to become responsible and compassionate global citizens who are creative and ambitious in their outlook.
An Old Vicarage School pupil is a diligent, happy, confident and considerate girl, who achieves personal success through challenge, inspiration and support.
Our Core Values
At the Old Vicarage School we C-A-R-E
C - we are Curious
A - we are Ambitious
R - we are Resilient
E - we Empathetic
EDI Statement
At the Old Vicarage School, we are committed to ensuring equality of education and opportunity for all girls, staff, parents and carers irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background. We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which all those connected to the school feel proud of their identity and ability to participate fully in school life.
ISI Educational Quality Inspection - June 2019 Rated Excellent
“The School fully meets its aim to enable every pupil to be the best she can, whether academically or in the arts, drama or sports. Pupils display exemplary attituded to learning.”
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
Old Vicarage School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken on appointment.
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