HR Manager

St Peter’s is an extremely successful secondary school and Sixth Form set in attractive grounds on the outskirts of Guildford. We are looking to appoint a highly organised, friendly and proactive HR Manager to join our support team. The HR Manager is the first point of contact for staff queries regarding Pay and Personnel related issues, and will deal with all employee related administration, providing a comprehensive support service for payroll and recruitment procedures.

About St Peter’s School:

• Part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust.
• Standards are high and academic progress excellent, with very good facilities and resources.
• Community is a key aspect of our ethos; relationships between students and staff are excellent.
• We have a reputation for excellent pastoral care and inclusion.
• Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2024.

About the HR Position

The position is for 28 hours per week over 40 weeks a year (term time, plus one week over the school holidays). Working hours will be agreed with the successful candidate although some flexibility will be needed as there are times during the year when certain tasks have more prominence, e.g. Monthly payroll deadlines and staff recruitment. 

This is a very varied, interesting role and plays an integral part of the school’s support system.  Reporting to the Headteacher, you will work closely with the Schools Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team as the key point of contact for HR related matters.

You will be responsible for all aspects of the HR provision at the school, managing the recruitment process from advertisement through to induction, ensuring adherence to all safer recruitment practices and Trust policies, maintaining accurate HR records and leading on the administration of the schools HR and payroll systems.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to join a very friendly, supportive team.
• A varied workload with the necessary training and development to work effectively.
• A Local Government Pension Scheme.
• All staff benefit from free access to Guildford Spectrum Sports Centre. Including the gym, group exercise classes, spa and pool.
• An extensive range of benefits and discounts with ‘Mylifestyle’, our employee benefits hub.

About You:

• Relevant HR experience and knowledge is essential, ideally in an educational setting.
• A confident, organised, pro-active individual who is able to prioritise their time and workload, whilst having the flexibility to deal with unexpected interruptions.
• A good communicator and a strong team player, passionate about supporting staff and able to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.
• Have a professional approach, able to remain calm whilst working under pressure acting with integrity, compassion and empathy.
• Good administration and IT skills with good attention to detail.
• Possessing a CIPD qualification would be ideal, but not essential.
• Unsure?  Why not visit the school for a tour and let us answer any questions you may have.

If you are self-motivated, have a good sense of humour, enjoy working as part of a team and are looking for your next challenge, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Our roles can receive high volumes of applicants and we may need to occasionally close a vacancy before the published closing date of the advert. Interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received.  Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an application form. We do not want you to miss out, so recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

Surrey Pay Scale PS7/PS8 - £32,512 to £38,585 FTE

For 28 Hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time plus one week over the school holiday), actual salary - £22,312 to £26,479.

If you would like to visit the school for a tour or have any other queries, please contact Michelle Gallagher, HR Manager at mgallagher@st-peters.surrey.sch.uk or call 01483 557562.

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. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.