HR Advisor
David Ross Education Trust
Leicestershire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £25,000-£28,000 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 September 2019
Job overview
The David Ross Education Trust is now recruiting for an HR Advisor. This role could be the ideal next step in your career.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. See what it means to be part of the David Ross Education trust from our children and parents here.
Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
About the role
The post will be based at our Head Office in Loughborough, with the expectation of on average one day out of the office each week covering our Primary Schools in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. This includes travel to Northampton, Daventry, Kettering and Corby. Flexibility will therefore be required in terms of start and finish times. Access to transport and driving licence is therefore essential.
The post-holder will be the first point of contact for Academies contacting the central HR department with queries. They will take a lead role in terms of monitoring the central HR Enquiries email account and managing responses to queries. This is an ideal post for those wishing to develop their HR career.
Whilst this is a full time, year-round (52 week) role, we are happy to accept applications from candidates wishing to be considered for term time only contracts.
Our ideal candidate will have significant HR experience in a similar role and have gained this experience giving advice within a shared service model. You will be working towards the CIPD qualification (support may be available for the right candidate).
Salary & Benefits
£25,000-£28,000 per annum (pro rata if term time only) dependent on experience and qualifications
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
30 days annual leave plus public holidays (for year round 52 week contracts)
Who we are looking for
- Commitment to working towards graduate membership of CIPD
- Basic knowledge of employment legislation and professional development
- Some knowledge of Equality and Diversity issues and legislation
- Understanding of the change management processes
- Awareness and understanding of organisational context
- Ability to work in a pressurised environment dealing with numerous work tasks/areas simultaneously
- Ability to respond to changing circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of priorities
- Change Management
- Risk management and assessment in delivery of advice/support and addressing staffing issues
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to enable work deployment across all areas including academies
- Ability to challenge and influence senior managers, Principals and colleagues as appropriate
- Commitment to the performance management culture with the ability to set high standards, deliver objectives and challenge, influence and negotiate with managers and staff appropriately
- Data analysis and interpretation, experience with Excel
- Ability to thrive on ambiguity, complexity and uncertainty
- Coaching / mentoring
- IT skills
- Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, ability to listen, influence, persuade and negotiate effectively with people at all levels
- Problem solving with the ability to find innovative solutions
- Time management/prioritisation
- Self motivated
- Resilient
- Team worker / collaborative working
- Ability to travel around the regions that DRET covers
- Proven and effective experience in supporting change management programmes
- Experience of working with managers at a senior level
- Experience of putting in place work processes
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other.
Early applications advised as we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
David Ross Education Trust is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Attached documents
About David Ross Education Trust
- David Ross Education Trust
- Charnwood College, Thorpe Hill
- Loughborough
- LE11 4SQ
- United Kingdom
The David Ross Education Trust is a network of unique and diverse academies, committed to becoming one of the top-performing multi-academy trusts in the country. Recognised as one of 11 system leaders nationwide, the Trust works with 34 primary and secondary schools across the country.
Our schools range from smaller rural primaries with around 50 children, to much larger secondary schools in the centre of urban areas. In September 2017, the Trust’s brand new through-school, Bobby Moore Academy, opened in the heart of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London.
Working together, with a shared ethos and values, our close-knit family of schools allows pupils to begin and continue their world-class academic journey throughout primary and secondary school within the David Ross Education Trust.
In order to deliver on our aspiration to become the leading multi-academy trust in the country, we need to support, recognise and champion the expertise and efforts of our teaching and non teaching staff.
The Trust is a 21st-century workplace and a leading academy trust, committed to giving every student attending one of our schools a world-class education. An education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. Our network of 34 unique and diverse academies is committed to becoming the top performing multi-academy trust (MAT) in the country. We pride ourselves on our academic rigour, driven by talented, dedicated and inspiring teachers who help our students to fulfil their true potential.
About Us
Our schools create a rich and exciting learning environment that inspires students to become their confident academic best.
We are recognised as one of the 11 System Leaders for education across England. Across our network we have inspirational leaders, working collaboratively to improve the education outcomes and experiences of young people.
We offer world class varied enrichment programmes unrivalled in the state sector. It covers sports, arts, music and personal development across our network to encourage all our young people to explore new areas, develop their passion and discover their talent. In 2016/17 we had 154,707 student visits to sports or enrichment sessions or fixtures.
88% of primary school children now attend a school that has been rated Good or Outstanding since joining the Trust in comparison to 32% on conversion.
Over three-quarters of the Trust’s secondary schools that have been inspected since joining the Trust are also now ranked Good or Outstanding.
Remuneration & benefits
· We offer generous salaries and automatic access to a pension scheme that is amongst the best in the sector
· A range of additional benefits including; bike to work scheme, eye care, child care vouchers and a range of health and wellbeing benefits.
Career development
· Our comprehensive career development programme means we have the highest rate of promotions across all MATs (73% Internal promotions in 2016 at David Ross Education Trust schools).
· Clear career pathways plans are place for all our teachers, giving opportunities for career growth and on-going learning and development.
· Secondments opportunities are provided across our MAT network, providing valuable opportunities to develop and learn within our Trust and experience different environments within our MAT network.
· In order to deliver a world-class education, we work with world-renowned organisations that are specialists in their fields. Through their support we can further enrich the learning experiences of our pupils, and provide once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and experiences that are truly unique to our Trust. We are incredibly proud of our partnerships with many prestigious organisations including Russell Group universities, independent schools, arts and music specialists, national governing bodies, professional clubs and many hundreds of national, regional and local organisations across the UK.
A warm welcome
To welcome you to the Trust we offer an outstanding local and Trust Induction Programme to enable you to quickly learn about our Trust, our academies and our mission and values, along with the necessary knowledge to enable you to become a contributing member of our Trust.
Our offer at every stage of your career
Whether you are just starting your career journey in teaching or a senior leader looking for your next challenge, we offer a diverse and exciting range of opportunities as well as our range of benefits.
Teaching foundations
We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers and have a range of first-class opportunities available across our 34 Schools for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) so you’re in the best possible position to start your career in teaching in a 21st-century workplace that embraces open-minded and creative thinkers who are able to address the challenges of our times.
To fully support you in your NQT year we will offer you a 12 month structured and supported development programme within the School which includes an assigned mentor to support you.
You will have the opportunity to attend regular events to meet with other NQTs, share experiences and build your professional network.
We offer regular regional learning and development opportunities and you will be invited to regular events run by our in-house experts to increase your knowledge and understanding across a variety of topics and areas.
We offer the best internal promotional prospects across the country’s MATs and you will be able to apply for these opportunities. We also offer secondment and shorter term opportunities to work in other schools within our network.
Teachers
We are always interested in applications from talented and passionate teachers who want to work in a 21st-century workplace that embraces open-minded and creative thinkers who are able to address the challenges of our times. We offer our teachers the opportunity to grow their career to become a Subject Leader, supported by Continuing Professional Development opportunities including learning from other Subject Leaders across the network.
Our comprehensive career development programme means we have the highest rate of promotions across all MATs (73% Internal promotions in 2016 at David Ross Education Trust schools).
As a teacher you will have the opportunity to be part of our system leader approach, working with our experienced and inspirational leaders who are responsible for network-wide planning approaches to benefit our community.
CPD Programmes
Challenge for Outstanding Level 1 – This course is aimed at teachers who would like their teaching to be consistently graded as ‘good’ over time.
Challenge for Outstanding Level 2 – This course is aimed at teachers whose teaching is judged to be good and aspire to be consistently graded as ‘outstanding’ over time.
We also offer a comprehensive leadership and management programme.
Middle Leaders – We deliver an in-house programme for those who wish to become middle leaders or are new to the role. More experienced middle leaders have the opportunity to study the NPQML which is delivered in partnership with Ambitions School Leadership.
Senior Leaders and Aspirant Senior Leaders – We work with Ambitions School Leadership to develop the skills of our aspirant senior leaders and those new to senior leadership through the NPQSL programme. This ensures that we are developing the very best Head Teachers and Senior Leaders of the future. We continuously invest in our Leaders and Managers to develop their skills and experience and improve their internal promotion prospects, this year 85 colleagues will be attending our Leadership and Management Programmes across the Trust.
Senior Leaders
We welcome CVs from Senior Leaders looking for their next career opportunity, who want to work in a 21st-century workplace that embraces open-minded and creative thinkers who are able to address the challenges of our times.
Our Senior Leaders play a pivotal role in helping shape and support world class education across the Trust.
We offer competitive salaries, a bonus scheme and leadership and executive development opportunities across the trust. You will have the opportunity to engage with our system leaders, working with other experienced and inspirational colleagues to help plan and shape our approaches to benefit our wider community. As well as on going CPD, we offer a range of leadership and management programmes to support your career advancement.
Principals, Aspirant Principals and Aspirant System Leaders
In 2016/17 we worked closely with experienced education coaches and leadership advisors to develop the Trust’s own offer for aspirant Heads, those new to Headship, and those experienced Heads who are aspirant systems leaders, within the Challenge for Leadership framework.
We continuously invest in our Leaders and Managers to develop their skills and experience and improve their internal promotion prospects, this year 85 colleagues will be attending our Leadership and Management Programmes across the Trust.
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