HR and Compliance Officer

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4:30pm

Term Time Only + Staff Training Days

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Pield Heath House School is a non-maintained day residential school for children and young people aged 7-19 years with a range of additional needs including speech and language and communication disorders, sensory regulation difficulties and associated behaviours. Our students are at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for their learning and development.

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a purpose-driven environment? Do you have a passion for supporting staff and ensuring the highest standards of compliance in education?

About the Role:

This is a pivotal role in our school, ensuring that all aspects of HR and compliance operate smoothly and in line with statutory requirements and best practices. You will work closely with the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to support our staff and uphold the standards that make our school a safe, nurturing, and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• HR and Safer Recruitment: Lead and manage safer recruitment processes from advertising to onboarding, ensuring compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidelines.
• Staff Support & Relations: Act as the first point of contact for staff on HR-related matters, providing guidance on policies, training requirements, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Policy Management: Maintain and update HR policies and ensure all staff are aware of their responsibilities.
• Data Protection & GDPR: Serve as the school’s Data Protection Officer, ensuring GDPR compliance across the organisation.
• Compliance & Reporting: Take responsibility for statutory data returns including the School Census and other DfE-required submissions.
• Collaboration: Work in close partnership with the Principal and provide support to the wider leadership team as needed.
• Proactive Engagement: Promote a culture of professionalism, safeguarding, and continual improvement through your role in staff development and policy adherence.

You will be:

• CIPD qualified or with relevant equivalent qualification and HR experience.
• Experienced in managing HR processes in a school or similar setting.
• Highly knowledgeable in employment law, GDPR, and safer recruitment practices.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and able to handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Proactive, with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Committed to promoting safeguarding and equality in the workplace.
• Confident in using HR systems and data platforms for returns and reporting.

In return, we can offer:

• A welcoming friendly community providing an opportunity to work with a fantastic group of children and young people.
• A supportive working environment with high expectations and standards of teaching & learning.
• Teaching teams who work collaboratively to share expertise and workload.
• Excellent supportive staff committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to support career progression.

Benefits:

• CPD and career progression.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free coffee and tea provided.
• Free on-site parking.
• On site lunches available to staff.

Closing date for applications is the 20th June 2025 with interviews being held as soon as possible.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application as early as possible if you are interested in this position.

If you have not heard from us by the 24th June 2025, unfortunately, on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Safeguarding Statement

Pield Heath House School is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks and must have satisfactory references.