HR Officer - Sydenham School

HR Officer required ASAP

Mon-Fri - 35 hours per week

Term Time + 10 days to be worked in school holidays (41 weeks)

Salary Sc5N £32,205 - £33,204 pro-rata (pay award pending)

Actual salary £29,249 - £30,156 per annum

Previous applicants need not apply

Sydenham School is seeking to appoint an experienced HR Officer to support the school's Head of HR in all aspects of the schools HR function.

The HR Officer will offer a first class, professional and friendly HR service for the whole school ranging from recruitment, HR administration, visitor management, DBS processing, contracts of employment, submission of the census and statistical returns.

It is desirable that the post-holder has experience of recruitment procedures and employment terms and conditions, along with strong IT skills, high attention to detail and an ability to work effectively under pressure. You must be an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing and have exceptional administrative and organisational skills.

Previous experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage. Flexibility is crucial to meeting the complex needs of a large school, as is the ability to build trusting relationships with families, students, staff, Governors and the wider school community.

We believe that all of our students are capable of performing highly. Sydenham School can offer you excellent professional development and rewarding opportunities, working with a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team that is passionate about the achievement and progress of every student in the school.

If you are interested in an opportunity to build on established success an application pack can be downloaded from our website at: https://www.sydenham.lewisham.sch.uk/about/vacancies

Please speak to Allison Costello, Head of HR for more information about the

post: ext 476

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on 10th October 2024

Interview date to be confirmed.

The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is the 'golden thread' that runs throughput the school. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as the Criminals Records Bureau).

Original evidence of the right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain. If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country(ies) they lived/work in at their own expense and provide these for our records.

It is desirable that the post-holder has experience of recruitment procedures and employment terms and conditions, along with strong IT skills, high attention to detail and an ability to work effectively under pressure. You must be an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing and have exceptional administrative and organisational skills.

Previous experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage. Flexibility is crucial to meeting the complex needs of a large school, as is the ability to build trusting relationships with families, students, staff, Governors and the wider school community.

We believe that all of our students are capable of performing highly. Sydenham School can offer you excellent professional development and rewarding opportunities, working with a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team that is passionate about the achievement and progress of every student in the school.