HR & Compliance Manager - Part time

We are undoubtedly a vibrant and exciting school where childhood is nurtured and celebrated against the backdrop of outstanding pastoral care. We are a place where children are free to enjoy their childhood, can begin to develop lifelong academic, artistic, sporting and cultural passions and are prepared for life at senior school and beyond. 

The role

In liaison with the Headmaster and Bursar, the successful candidate will lead on the delivery of Human Resources (HR) Services and Compliance requirements.

This is a term-time role, plus 15 days. Working hours will be 25 hours per week. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

HR

• Manage the recruitment process which will include developing person specifications and adverts, sourcing candidates, taking up references and ensuring full records are kept at all stages.
• Ensure that all employees are effectively inducted into the organisation. This will involve running induction programmes on a timely basis, keeping school information up to date and monitoring induction check lists to ensure line management are meeting their responsibilities.
• Co-ordinate the performance management process to ensure that interim and annual reviews are taking place and that the outputs are effectively managed.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation, adapting policies and procedures as necessary and providing support to the line management on all employee relations issues.
• Maintain employee records including personal data as appropriate, contracts, salary information, absence records, training records and employee benefits.
• Maintain the School Single Central Register.

Compliance

• Provide support and up to date guidance and information to the School Leadership Team.
• Ensure changes in legislation are communicated, adapting policies and procedures as necessary.
• Manage checks and documentation for all visitors and contractors.
• Maintain the information required for inspection by the ISI.
• Issue and collect staff annual acceptance of policies and staff disqualification returns.
• Submit reports and returns to Surrey County Council, the ISC and DfE as required.

Bishopsgate School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).