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Recruitment Co-ordinator

Recruitment Co-ordinator

Downe House

West Berkshire

  • New
Salary:
£27,000 - £30,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
21 July 2024

Job overview

37.5 hours per week during term time (34 weeks per year) and option for reduced hours during school holidays if required.

Downe House is looking to appoint a Recruitment Co-ordinator to deliver an efficient recruitment service which is fully compliant with safer recruitment practices in an educational environment.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the School’s end to end recruitment processes. Responsibilities will include creating high quality job adverts and role profiles; utilising appropriate social media channels to advertise, search and directly source potential candidates; co-ordinate and participate in selection procedures; and maintain a high quality administrative function that drives the candidate experience. Working closely with a small HR team and hiring managers of academic, pastoral and operational roles, you will deliver a seamless recruitment service and provide advice regarding best practice and recruitment related employment law, presenting practical solutions and options in relation to hiring needs.

Due to the nature of the organization, you will be required to work on-site during term time. Some flexibility in hours and location may be available during the school holidays (18 weeks per year).

For further details, please visit our website www.downehouse.net. Alternatively, please call 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net.

Closing date: 21st July 2024.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for a visa.

You will need to save the application form to your device before completing. Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Downe House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and adhere to, and comply with, the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures at all times.

Due to the nature of the role working in a boarding environment with young people, all candidates are required to undergo an Enhanced Level DBS check and a social media check.

We promote equality of opportunity and support an environment that values and promotes diversity inclusion.

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About Downe House

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  • Downe House
  • Cold Ash, Thatcham
  • Berkshire
  • RG18 9JJ
  • United Kingdom
+44 1635 200286

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Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term. 

Headteacher

Emma McKendrick

Values and Vision

Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development. 

Ofsted report

“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”

View Downe House’s latest ISI report

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