HR Officer - Stoke Park School which is part of The Futures Trust

Required September 2019

This is an exciting time to join The Futures Trust. The Trust is passionate about building brighter futures for the young people who attend its schools, and is a rapidly growing and successful Multi Academy Trust driven by a set of compelling values:

1. Learners First – young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon the educational benefit of our learners within a safe and supportive environment
2. It’s about learning – young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees totally focused upon developing and improving learning underpinned by harmonious and trusting relationships
3. No Barriers – no excuses, only support to ensure young people, staff, leaders, governors and trustees maximise the academic achievement of learners whilst enabling them to develop and flourish as well rounded individuals

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and adaptable HR professional, to deliver an efficient and effective administration service at Stoke Park School, and to work as part of the Trust’s Central HR Team to provide professional HR advice and support to managers and Senior Leaders.

CIPD qualified with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a HR administration and advisory position, you will be committed to building brighter futures and to ensuring that the HR function facilitates the achievement of educational objectives. You will have experience of successfully implementing administrative systems and managing casework, and will be able to work in a fast paced environment; producing consistent, accurate and high quality work, and ensuring that all safeguarding and data protection requirements are met.

Experience of working in education and context specific knowledge will be an advantage but is not essential; the successful candidate must be able to develop and maintain a good working knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory requirements, policies and procedures and terms and conditions of employment, in particular in relation to safeguarding.

What makes us a good employer?

The Trust recognises that people's needs will change throughout their working lives and is committed to developing and delivering working practices and policies that are responsive to this. In addition to opportunities for professional development the Trust offers attractive reward and benefits packages including competitive rates of pay, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, online discount at retail, travel, theme park and other leisure providers, policies to support family and carer commitments, Occupational Health services and career pathways across the Trust.

Work Pattern

37 hours per week

Permanent

For further information please visit our website: www.stokepark.coventry.sch.uk    

For an informal discussion please contact Chantelle Bayliss, HR Director, on 07904 803 059
Please note that all applications must be received on an application form. We do not accept CV’s. Applications should be returned to  chantelle.bayliss@thefuturestrust.org.uk or to Stoke Park School, Dane Road, CV2 4JW, marked for the attention of Chantelle Bayliss, HR Director.

Relevant Dates

Closing date:  Sunday 7th July 2019

Interview date:  To be confirmed

Key Requirements

The Futures Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates for all positions will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.