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 welcoming and inclusive educational environment catering for pupils aged four to nineteen with profound, severe, and complex learning needs, alongside communication and interaction differences. At Ifield, we pride ourselves on our vibrant community and innovative approach to education, where every pupil has an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) tailored to their individual needs, reviewed annually to ensure progress and support.

Our dedicated staff members are the heart of our school, fostering an ethos of care, respect, and achievement. Through our collaborative efforts, we create a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive and succeed. Inclusion is at the core of our mission and we achieve this through our outreach programmes, specialised resources, and the Ifield SMILE Training Centre.

Ifield School has been recognised as an outstanding provision by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive time, which is a testament to our commitment to excellence in education. Furthermore, Ifield School is a proud founding member of KsENT, a cooperative trust for Kent Special Schools, illustrating our dedication to collaboration and collective growth in special education. In September 2015, we federated with King's Farm Primary School, forming the Cedar Federation under a unified governing body, further enhancing our capacity to provide exceptional education and care.

At Ifield School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils are paramount. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and as such, stringent safeguarding measures are in place. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Safe in Education legislation.

Join us at Ifield School, where every pupil’s successes are recognised, nurtured, and celebrated along their unique educational journey.

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