HR Assistant - Term Time

Whitehill Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-3900-155S
• Posted:04/12/2021
• Pay:TDET Band 5 - see advert for details
• Start Date:January, 2022
• App Close Date:18/12/2021 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

HR ASSISTANT

35 hours per week (Mon to Fri, 08:00-16:00), 38 weeks per year (term time only) plus holiday pay

Salary range:  TDET Band 5, Point 14-17 

Actual salary (including holiday pay): £15,558-£16,563 per annum (pro rata to £19,625-£20,893 for an all year round role)

The Decus Educational Trust (TDET) is looking to appoint an HR Assistant with excellent IT and interpersonal skills to work across the Trust at Whitehill Primary School and Gravesend Grammar School, you will be predominantly located at Whitehill.

The successful applicant will report to TDET’s HR Manager and will be required to undertake a broad spectrum of HR/personnel related matters including administering the recruitment process, preparing contractual letters and paperwork, maintaining employee files and electronic records.   Previous HR  experience is desirable, together with a good level of IT skills including high competence in Google cloud services (Mail/Drive/Docs/Forms) and SIMS. 

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a strong track record of professionalism and confidence in their working practice, an understanding of the need for sensitivity and confidentiality that will be required in this role and the flexibility to work independently and as part of the wider HR function.

All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information is available by contacting Jenny Lumley on LumleyJ@decustrust.com. Applications can be downloaded from https://www.whitehillprimary.com/vacancies/ and should reference experience, professional skills and competencies outlined in the job description.

CV's will not be accepted.

Completed applications should be sent to Jenny Lumley on lumleyj@decustrust.com by 9am on the closing date: Friday 18th December, 2021.

Information about the school

Whitehill is an inclusive 3 form entry Primary School and Nursery serving a diverse community. We strive to build confident, ambitious and independent learners. We are proud that our children enjoy high quality, enriched learning with exciting opportunities.

Whitehill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will conduct all necessary safer recruitment checks before employment commences.

This post is subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, reference checks and proof of right to work in the UK.

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidates suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.

TDET is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jennifer Lumley
• Address:Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
• Telephone: (01474) 352973
• Email: lumleyj@decustrust.com

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