HR Manager

Our school is a remarkable place and has been educating girls since 1888. Around one thousand girls, age 4 to 18, from Guildford and its surrounding towns and villages, enjoy exceptional facilities and inspired teaching. Guildford High School comprises a Junior School and Senior School, both on the same site. Whilst providing all-through education, each School has its own distinct personality and girls join us at many different entry points. Our staff are integral to delivering high quality education to the girls in our care, inspiring them to think and learn creatively. We seek to recruit and retain dynamic teaching and non-teaching staff that share in our vision and commitment.

Guildford High School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

Job details

Salary

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Guildford

Date posted

29/04/2024

Job reference

REQ001213

Job description

HR Manager

Full time, with flexible working opportunities during school holidays.

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

We are seeking an HR Manager to provide an excellent service running the day-to-day HR operations of both our Junior and Senior Schools.

As a senior member of support staff, you will work closely with the Head and provide advice and guidance to the Senior Leadership Team on HR policy, legislation, compliance, and employee relations. 

You should have excellent people management and interpersonal skills and be able to interact and influence staff at all levels, build strong relationships with colleagues and the wider school community.  You will have a flexible ‘hands on’ approach to the role and be able to apply yourself to the full range of work within the department. You are likely to hold a CIPD level 5 qualification, or higher, and will have experience in a range of HR issues and an understanding of these in an educational setting.

A commitment to safeguarding is essential, and an understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education and compliance frameworks pertinent to education would be advantageous.

Please visit our school website for further details and an application pack: www.guildfordhigh.co.uk/vacancies

The closing date for applications is 8.30am on Wednesday 15 May 2024.

The HR department may be contacted on e-mail Human.Resources@guildfordhigh.co.uk

GHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the School to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), internet checks, and checks with previous employers.