HR Manager

“Education is Success”

An opportunity to work in the only non-private Academy in London that offers both International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes at KS5, who celebrate their multicultural staffing body, and value the experience they bring to Westminster Academy. 

Our school

Westminster Academy is an Outstanding International Business and Enterprise academy serving a multi-ethnic community in Central London. This is also reflected in our diverse staff body of 172 members. This is an amazing opportunity to lead a great team of dedicated professionals and to demonstrate your skills in supporting Westminster Academy in remaining an outstanding employer of choice. 

HR Team 

We are looking to appoint a qualified and experienced HR Manager to join Westminster Academy. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, and will lead on all HR activities, including employee recruitment, the maintenance of the Single Central Record (SCR) and staff absence management. We are looking for a proactive and positive individual who understands the importance of effective HR systems and processes within Education, and who has a genuine interest in contributing to the success of young people. 

The ideal candidate for this post will need:

• To drive high standards of customer service care and assist in the delivery of expert HR advice 
• To support and facilitate on the development and implementation of HR policy 
• To be an experienced and inspiring HR Manager, who is willing to support the ethos and mission of Westminster Academy
• To hold, at the very minimum, a level 3 CIPD qualification or be qualified by experience
• To have a strong understanding of the HR functions within Education

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• A commitment to staff well-being, including access to the local gym, weekly fitness sessions, staff social events, Perkbox membership with associated benefits
• A supportive and engaged Senior Leadership Team
• The opportunity to develop personally and professionally with structured performance management.
• 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional school closure days
• A generous pension 

For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button to send us your completed application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 29th October 2023

We may interview candidates as and when applications are received; therefore, early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. As such there may be additional safeguarding requirements and responsibilities depending on the nature of the role advertised and the extent to which the role will involve contact with children.

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.

A professional social media check may take place to reduce risks to reputation, confidentiality breach and data security. The check identifies a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.

The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at Westminster Academy must disclose all spent and unspent convictions.