HR Lead - Full-time

The Ifield School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-7039-436S
• Posted:13/11/2023
• Pay:KR7/8 depending on exp
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:05/01/2024 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our outstanding organisation, to fulfil the role of HR Lead. This post is for 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (term time, plus 3 weeks, to be agreed) on Kent Range 7/8 (£25,378 - £28,446, £28598 - £32,333) pro-rata, depending on experience. The successful candidate's working days will be Monday to Friday and start and finish times to be agreed.

The successful applicant will take the lead in HR, including recruitment, absence management, performance management, onboarding, HR systems. They will ensure that all pre-employment processes are in line with safer recruitment guidelines and recruitment procedures are strictly followed and are legally compliant. They will also maintain the Single Central Record. The HR Lead will work closely with the Headteacher and Director of Finance and Resources to develop HR strategies in the application of HR policies and processes.

We welcome applications from candidates with considerable HR experience, preferably within a school setting, and the candidate will ideally have HR qualifications or be educated to Degree level/NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent). Candidates must possess good interpersonal qualities and communication skills. 

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic person to work with an experienced team in our Special School. If you are keen to apply your skills and experience to have a positive impact on the lives of our pupils and staff, then we would like to hear from you.

The benefits of working at Ifield School are:

• Supported by a consistently high-quality leadership team.
• Entitlement to Kent Rewards, KCC Employee Benefit Scheme.
• Enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Focus on Mental Health & Wellbeing with access to key services including a free counselling support line.
• Comprehensive CPD programme.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self Disclosure Form and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, will also be subject to an online search. Ifield School and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and against the ISA Barred List for Children including overseas criminal background checks where applicable. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

For further information about us, please visit the school website Ifield School - Home. School visits are welcomed, please call Rosie on 01474-365485.

Information about the school

Ifield School is a Foundation co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 19 years of age with Profound, Severe and Complex learning needs, including Communication and Interaction difficulties. The majority of pupils have learning difficulties associated with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication and, in addition, some pupils have complex medical conditions.

Ifield School is federated with King’s Farm Primary School.

Ifield Nursery was established in 2007 and is based at King’s Farm Primary School. It is a joint Early Years provision for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years old. This setting enables the pupils to learn and play alongside their mainstream peers whilst formal assessments are completed and all pupils at the nursery benefit from the resources and facilities that Ifield School offers.

Ifield School has a strong collaboration with North Kent College located 1.9 miles from the school site. 16 – 19 year old students attend Ifield Sixth Form based at North Kent College. LINK stands for “Learning With Ifield and North Kent” and reflects the close working partnership that exists between Ifield School and North Kent College. Students who attend The LINK Centre have a building and resources that have been specifically tailored to support their learning and medical needs. The students follow a highly personalised curriculum within a safe and secure environment and are also able to enjoy the benefits of the college’s restaurant and library facilities. Sixth Form students focus on preparing for adulthood and securing the outcomes identified on their Education, Health and Care Plans. Many of the students leave Ifield’s Sixth Form to attend courses at other colleges of further education or to move into employment.

Ifield School initiated a Post 19 provision in September 2014 as a pilot to focus on learners working towards independence and employability, while strengthening mathematics and English skills. LINK19 College Ltd was formed in January 2018 for 19-25 year olds. LINK19 College is a separate provision to Ifield School, but cohabits the same building as Ifield’s Sixth Form.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Waghorn
• Address:Cedar Avenue, Gravesend , Kent, DA12 5JT
• Telephone: 01474 365485
• Email: gwaghorn@ifield.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• HR Lead Job Description