HR Manager, Surrey

The School   

Set in 26 acres of beautiful parkland in Cobham, Notre Dame School nestles in a picturesque 18th century mansion beside the River Mole. Notre Dame is a Catholic School and is a Foundation of the Company of Mary Our Lady with an ethos shaped by the life and work of St Jeanne de Lestonnac.  Despite the tranquil setting Notre Dame School is a hive of activity, with over 600 children and teachers working hard in the important business of education. The school has an enviable reputation for the highest academic standards and a progressive, holistic, academic education that is underpinned by over 400 years of international educational tradition in 30 countries. Established in England in 1937, the school has always had the philosophy that the greatest success comes from knowing how to learn and how to ask the right questions; training pupils to take an active role in reaching and exceeding early expectations. From the vibrant Nursery to the exciting Sixth Form, tomorrow's professionals acquire the skills, knowledge and qualifications that give them the best possible start in life.

Function of the Post

To be responsible for the operation and development of the HR/Personnel function, providing pro-active efficient, effective functional HR/ personnel advice and support to the Heads, Bursar and Line Managers of the School.

To be responsible for ensuring compliance in terms of safer recruitment and other relevant legislation and monitoring developments in the field.

For more information please see the attached Job Description

Contract: Fixed-term until June 2020

• Salary: £32,000 to £37,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
• Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours a week with 30 minutes unpaid lunchbreak
• Closing Date:  9am on Monday 18th February 2019
• Interviews: Monday 25th February 2019

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by senior members of the School and take a tour of the school.

The 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 must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The School is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, sex or marital status.