What skills and experience we're looking for We are currently seeking to appoint a professional, skilled, and highly motivate.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently seeking to appoint a professional, skilled, and highly motivated HR Manager to ensure the smooth running of the school’s HR function.
The successful candidate will
• be well-motivated and keen to show their interest in HR
• have strong people skills, diplomacy, and a flexible, positive attitude.
• be well organised and efficient with attention to detail
• proactive and most of all a team player
• be able to work without direct supervision
• contribute to the development of the department as part of a dedicated team
• work closely within a supportive team and have the responsibility of line managing the Cover Manager and HR Assistant.
• have a professional attitude that is open to innovative ways of working
• be flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges
Previous experience of Schools HR and the use of the SIMS database would be advantageous.
The Downs School, a Foundation, 11-18 comprehensive school, is a successful, oversubscribed, and popular school serving the Downs area of West Berkshire. The roll is over 1400 with a well-established sixth form. Results at all levels are consistently outstanding and the best in West Berkshire, and Ofsted described our students as having ‘excellent personal and social skills’ who ‘achieve well academically.’
More information about the post and the school can be found on our website www.thedownsschool.org or by contacting Clare Lowery, HR Manager on 01635 270022.
Please submit your application form to recruitment@thedownsschool.org by Sunday 14 July 2024.
The Downs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check through the DBS, social media checks and required to provide evidence that they have a right to work in the UK.
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What the school offers its staff
In return you will
• experience a caring, positive ethos that prioritises staff wellbeing and recognition
• be empowered to work with ambitious, dedicated, capable staff who are deeply committed to develop the whole child
• experience working with children who enjoy being at school, behave exceptionally and have excellent attitudes to learning
• work in a professional, stimulating, and collaborative working environment
• experience outstanding professional development and support
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
