HR Manager

HR Manager

Full Time

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and well qualified HR Manager to join the Saint Felix School.  

The successful candidate should be able to provide HR operational support to Saint Felix and work closely with Head Office, staff and parents.

Primarily based at Saint Felix School, with the possibility of some remote working for the right candidate the HR Manager will also support HR functions across a selection of other ILG schools.

This role will oversee and deliver a full spectrum of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, safeguarding compliance, payroll, and staff training. The HR Manager will work closely with school leadership and the ILG HR team to ensure adherence to employment law, safeguarding regulations, and HR best practices. This role is key in fostering a positive and inclusive workplace aligned with the school’s values and mission.

Saint Felix School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for students aged from 2 to 18, located close to the glorious seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk coast. Our aim is to develop well-rounded students with the skills and the personality to make a success of their lives during and after their school years.

Academic excellence is central to life at Saint Felix School and we encourage all pupils to aspire to the highest possible standards and to exceed their expectations. Our success is demonstrated by impressive examination results at GCSE and A Level where the value-added scores are significant. The vast majority of our leavers go on to Higher Education.

The school adopts a non-selective entry policy which seeks to provide an environment where all pupils will thrive academically. We believe in a holistic education that exposes pupils to a wide range of experiences and opportunities with our new co-curricular programme providing extensive opportunities for students to find their areas of passion. We also aim to attract pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds.

The Admin team at Saint Felix and Ilg Head office are a vibrant, forward-thinking team. We have high expectations and provide suitable challenges.

We are looking for an Administrator who will be able to;

·     Undertake and manager HR and compliance processes.

·     Have full oversite of recruitment and onboarding at Saint Felix and other schools as directed.

·     Oversea employee relations and manage performance management cycles.

This position would suit an experienced HR professional or someone from an administrative or financial background looking to make a move into school HR. As a smaller school with a community culture, you will soon appreciate the warmth and sense of friendliness that embodies the institution.

Saint Felix School is part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools, staff at Saint Felix benefit from:

·        Childcare fee discount

·        Pension scheme

·        Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession.

·        Employee Assistance Programme.

·        Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).

We look forward to your application; all applicants will be considered and contacted. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Please apply by visiting - https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000747 

For a full job description or to discuss the opportunity further please do not hesitate to contact Tom Havard on 07706323847 or tom@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk .

Saint Felix School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).