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HR Manager

HR Manager

Gildredge House

East Sussex

  • £33,467.93 - £34,808.82 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
05 January 2021 or before subject to all checks
Apply by:
3 December 2021

Job overview

HR MANAGER

CLOSING DATE : Friday 3rd December 2021 at 09.00am

START DATE: 05 January 2022 

INTERVIEWS: Week Commencing 13th December 2021

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week.  Term Time only with 6 additional weeks to be worked in the school holidays.  Total paid weeks per year will be:  49.693 (36.4 weeks of term time, 1 week of inset, 6.293 weeks of paid holiday entitlement)

Please note: applications will be screened and interviews may be offered before the closing date.

•Do you believe in an employee-focused workplace that meets staff needs for growth, challenge and effective leadership?

•Are you adaptable, resilient and customer-centred so as to improve the life chances of young people?

•Are you tenacious, resilient and adaptable?

•Can you lead change and effectively support a Senior Leadership Team?


If the answer is yes to these questions then Gildredge House wants to hear from you.


We are seeking to appoint an experienced HR Manager capable of making fundamental contributions to our school’s culture and development. The successful candidate will be skilled at striking the balance between the needs of the school and the needs of its people. You will have an enviable track record in the exceptional recruitment and retention of high quality staff.


In addition to the administrative tasks of keeping accurate records, evaluating HR policies and tracking sickness records, you will be working directly with the Head Teacher, Senior Leadership Team and Governors to address the strategic needs of the school.  The school was rated good by Ofsted in November 2018 and we now look to the future to improve and drive standards forward as our students and staff deserve nothing less.


Our school motto: 'Aspire'


Starting Salary: Two point salary range starting at point Grade 12 point 32 on the Gildredge House Support Staff Scale for 2021-2022: £33467.93 pro rata (£35118 FTE per annum).  Rising to Grade 12 point 33 with a current FTE of £36525 per annum.

Contract:35 hours per week, 49.693 weeks per year (includes 36.4 weeks of term-time, I week of inset and 6 additional weeks at other periods with a minimum of 2 weeks to be worked during the summer holidays.  There is a generous 6.293 weeks’ paid holiday/bank holidays)

If you are interested in the position please download the Application Pack on our website.

Please complete the Application for Employment and References & Monitoring Form and return to careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk by Friday 3rd December 2021 at 09.00am.  Please note we do not accept CV’s.

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk  

Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check and a Declaration of Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.

Please note that under the GDPR, by replying to this advert, you are consenting to Gildredge House processing and retaining your personal information for the purposes of this application. You have the right to withdraw your consent and ask for your data to be deleted at any time, however it will then not be possible for Gildredge House to process your application any further. For further details please see the specific Privacy Policy for job applicants which can be found at https://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/our-school/data-protection/ 







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About Gildredge House

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  • Gildredge House
  • Compton Place Road, Eastbourne
  • East Sussex
  • BN20 8AB
  • United Kingdom
+44 1323 400650

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Our vision - Aspire, in all that we do.

At Gildredge House, our vision is clear and underpinned by a strong value-based education where learning in and out of the classroom is prioritised, to support students to achieve their potential and beyond. We have the highest aspirations for our school and every member of our school  community.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a school that:

  • Aspires for balanced students who flourish through opportunities and learning experiences in and outside the classroom.
  • Aspires toward a culture of care and wellbeing, which results in optimal conditions for learning.
  • Aspires to be proud of the Gildredge House way, our uniform and attendance.
  • Aspires for all students to achieve their potential and beyond.
  • Aspires for an inclusive, all-through, values-based curriculum.
  • Aspires for students to understand their responsibility to be global citizens, contributing to a better world.
  • Aspires to celebrate students’ individual and collective achievements.
  • Aspires to engage young people in environmental education and action.
  • Aspires for a strong careers programme which supports students in further education, training, and employment.
  • Aspires to work collaboratively within our local, national, and global communities.

Aspire values

At Gildredge House, the strategic plan and vision for our school is underpinned by a values-based education. Our stakeholders have discussed, collaborated and developed this thinking to create six core values that we believe, ensure our students aspire and achieve success. We believe that this creates a strong learning environment that enhances personal and academic achievement whilst also developing students' social and relationship skills that will last throughout their lives. A positive learning environment is achieved through the positive values modelled by all members of our community from Reception to Year 13, Teachers to Parents. Our curriculum is developed with our Aspire values in mind and we recognise and reward students when they demonstrate them.

AMBITION - We relish new challenges or opportunities, always strive to do our best.

SUPPORT - We collaborate, encourage, and help others whilst accepting and responding to support ourselves. 

PERSEVERANCE - We have self-belief in overcoming challenges to be successful. 

INTEGRITY - We are honest and always do the right thing. 

REFLECTION - We consider our strengths and areas for development whilst making connections in our learning. 

EMPATHY - We understand the feelings and needs of others, supporting those who sometimes need our help.

The Gildredge House Way

Our school is founded upon high standards and high expectations of students’ attitude to learning. We expect a commitment from all students to the Gildredge House Way, in being Ready, Respectful and Safe, in and out of every lesson. We also believe it is important celebrate individual and collective achievements through a culture of ‘catching students in’.

Safer Recruitment

Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check .

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