HR Officer - Orchard Manor School (Special Partnership Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £24,425 per annum, pro rata
Orchard Manor School is part of the Special Partnership Trust. We are a special school with a residential provision that caters for nearly 200 students aged 3-19. We provide education and care for pupils with communication and interaction difficulties, Autistic spectrum conditions and learning needs. Pupils attend either weekly residentially (Monday – Friday) or as day pupils.
Our motto is ‘We live and learn together’. This is achieved through working in partnership with all stakeholders and other relevant professionals. We treat each child as an individual by ensuring the learning opportunities are challenging and engaging. Our aim is to help each child enjoy education which will enable them to be successful members of the school and wider communities.
Our School is situated in beautiful woodland grounds, in the seaside town of Dawlish. We provide a wide range of opportunities to learn outside and offsite to enhance the education and care of our pupils.
We structure our curriculum around our students identified needs in order to enable them to develop holistically. Alongside academic progress we are committed to supporting our pupils to develop their; life and social skills, confidence and resilience and love of learning to promote their sense of achievement and self-worth. Our ultimate goal is that the young people who leave us are prepared for adulthood; whether that be employment, further education, training, or living as independently as possible contributing positively within their community.
Are you passionate about educating and caring for pupils so that they are equipped for the next stage of their lives? If so, you are just the person we need to join our talented team at Orchard Manor School.
Please also have a look at our Recruitment Brochure and ensure that you are familiar with our Online Check for Shortlisted Candidates which will be undertaken should you be successful.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We are looking to appoint an HR Officer. You will be responsible for the HR administrative function within the school, working with the Headteacher to ensure that all HR processes are completed confidentially. This includes advertising vacancies, completing required checks on successful applicants and arranging induction for new starters. You will also provide admin support for the Headteacher and SLT when needed. Please see the attached job description for more information.
The successful candidate will have experience of working within a busy administrative environment and knowledge of HR practices and procedures within schools, particularly around Safer Recruitment. If you are a proactive, passionate and efficient individual who enjoys working in a busy, exciting environment, we would love to hear from you.
A full induction programme and opportunities for professional development will be provided.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of our safeguarding policy can be found here : Safeguarding Policy Webpage. This role falls under KCSIE regulated activities and as such it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. Please ensure you read and understand our Privacy Notice, which is attached with this pack, before applying. We make appointments in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection Policy.
Interested applicants may contact the school for further information.
Please ensure you complete the Orchard Manor School application form which accompanies this advert.
Applicants are advised that submitting an incorrect or insufficiently completed application form will result in non-selection for interview.
Particular attention should be made to career history since secondary education and referees meeting the required criteria. Please send completed applications to: admin@orchard-manor.org
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTeignbridgeDevon
- Work Postcode
EX7 9SF
- Reference
23.09
- Occupational GroupHR & RecruitmentAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£24,425 per annum, pro rata
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
- Closing Date
24/03/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes