HR Officer

Are you enthusiastic about working with people and eager to make an impact? St Augustine Academy is looking for a motivated and organised HR professional ready to take on their next challenge. We are seeking a dedicated HR Officer to join our team, playing a key role in supporting our staff and improving our HR processes. As an essential member of the academy, you will work closely with the People Manager, providing guidance on all areas of employment law and policy matters. This role demands a high level of initiative, confidentiality, tact, and discretion.,

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Provide advice and support on HR policies and procedures.
• Assist in all areas of employee relations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and relevant databases.
• Support the HR and Finance department in day-to-day administrative tasks.
  
  CIPD qualification
• Proven experience as an HR Officer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office suite.
  
  We offer a competitive salary, along with opportunities for career growth and development, all within a supportive and inclusive workplace culture., Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
Staff Benefits
• 2 weeks holiday at October half term
• A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff
• Laptop
• Free Car Parking
• Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Exceptional leave arrangements for family events
• Free eye tests for VDU users
• A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access
• Free fitness suite on site
About our School St Augustine Academy is a non-selective 11-16 school in Maidstone who is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to the personal development of both students and staff. Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none. Our Academy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons and challenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum, a strong behaviour policy. We are committed to continual CPD and a positive work life balance for staff. We offer additional training days, support staff to complete additional qualifications and remove unnecessary workload. We are one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WAT is part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a common ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference. Our ethos reflects our deep commitment to delivering an outstanding education to the students we teach. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals, and excel in delivering pastoral care and personalised learning paths for our students. Our aim is to offer students not only a first-class education, but also to teach them life skills that will provide benefits beyond their time with us. We believe that our academies should enrich the communities they serve and play an active role in their development. DBS Checks This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.