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Cluster HR Manager - Full-time

St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-5432-43S
  • Posted:04/07/2022
  • Pay:KR11 (£41,216 - £47,199)
  • Start Date:September 1, 2022
  • App Close Date:13/07/2022 at 10:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Core Purpose and Scope

The holder of this post is expected to carry out the professional duties of Cluster HR Manager as described below, as circumstances may require and in accordance with the Trust’s policies under the direction of the Executive Principal of St Gregory’s Catholic School, Tunbridge Wells and St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone. The post-holder is required to fully support the vision, ethos and policies of the Schools, Cluster and Trust.  The HR Hub is based in Maidstone; travel to Tunbridge Wells will be required to fulfil the duties of the post.

 Kent Catholic Schools Partnership West Cluster

The West Cluster consists of 2 secondary schools within our Multi-Academy Trust of 25 Catholic Schools, Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership.  We are a collaborative partnership of proudly Catholic, world-class schools connected by our ambitious extended curriculum and passion to nurture the young people in our care into confident, well-rounded citizens who make the world a better place.

With Christ’s love at the centre of all that we do, students: 

  • live life to the full,
  • learn all they can about their world in order to
  • lead lives which change it for the better.

Values and Behaviour

Support Staff play a vital role in assisting teaching staff to make the education of their students their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.

All members of staff must act with honesty and integrity; have strong knowledge within

their field and keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date.  They should be self-critical; forge positive professional relationships in the best interests of the students in the

school.

Personal and Professional Conduct

The post holder should conduct themselves professionally at all times, treating pupils and staff with mutual respect, regardless of personal beliefs, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.

Information about the school

St Simon Stock Catholic School is a Catholic secondary school located in Maidstone, Kent and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP). This multi-academy trust (MAT), established by the Archdiocese of Southwark for Catholic education across Kent, currently comprises of 26 academies (21 primary and 5 secondary schools).

St Simon Stock is an over-subscribed, co-educational, high achieving school with a long tradition of academic success. We have over 1100 students on roll, including over 200 in Sixth Form and a staff of almost 100.

We value all our students equally and welcome the wide variety of cultures and experiences they bring to our school.

By modelling exemplary behaviour towards each other, carrying out service to others in school, at home and in the wider community, students develop a strong work ethic and sense of personal achievement helping them to take their place in the wider world.

Our students are a credit to the values of our school, and all visitors to our school comment positively on the excellent standards of behaviour, courtesy and good nature of the students they encounter whilst spending time here at St Simon Stock Catholic School.

We are rated by Ofsted as a Good Provider and in our last denominational inspection we were graded as Outstanding.

Our Offer: We create an environment where our staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables our young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy. We have a reputation for fostering a very caring environment and a great record for investing in staff training and development.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for these roles.

St Simon Stock Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Susan Smith - HR Hub
  • Address:Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
  • Telephone: 01622 754551 x 1148
  • Email: hr@ssscs.co.uk

Fax: (01622) 691439

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.