HR Manager - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Ripplevale Upper School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-6047-323S
• Posted:12/11/2025
• Pay:£41,600 - £43,000
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:24/11/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:27/11/25

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Job Description

Ripplevale School is a successful Independent Special School for pupils aged between 6-18. We provide a nurturing and caring environment for pupils with ASD.

We are looking to employ a Human Resources Manager.  The post will be working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours.  The post is over 52 weeks a year with an attractive annual leave package.  You will be supporting the Senior Leadership Team, leading on staff recruitment and HR issues and organising staff training.

Applicants should have experience in the area of Human Resources, hold a recognised HR qualification, have excellent IT skills, be organised and efficient, with an approachable and supportive manner.

Application pack (covering letter & information for applicants, job description, person specification and application form) are available on Kent Teach.   Please note; APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ON RIPPLEVALE SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM PLEASE. CVs on their own will be rejected.  You can also email: hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk or telephone 01304 373866 to request an application pack. 

• Posted: 12.11.2025
• Pay: £41,600 - £43,000 per annum
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• App Close Date: 24th November 2025 at 12.00pm
• Interviews: 27th November 2025

Safeguarding

Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to:

Have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and the successful candidate, as per KCSIE will also be required to have an online search undertaken. This is also considered for all shortlisted candidates.

Ensure you are aware of all Ripplevale School’s Safeguarding Policies.

Please note: This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Information about the school

Ripplevale School is an independent day SEN school for pupils aged from 6 to 18 years old who have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) with a diagnosis of ASD, often with associated conditions.

Ripplevale School is situated over two sites. Ripplevale Lower School is situated in Broadstairs, teaching a Primary provision and Ripplevale Upper School is based in the village of Ripple near Deal, for our Secondary and Post 16 provision.

We have a committed and dedicated team which includes teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants, a range of therapists, administrative staff and support staff. All play a significant role in the education and development of each pupil and work to create a warm, informal, friendly atmosphere in which the pupils feel secure, safe and confident.

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Job Contact Information

• Name:Jane Norris
• Address:Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, Kent, CT14 8JG
• Telephone: 01304 373866
• Email: hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Letter to Candidates
• Job Description
• Personal Specification