HR Officer, Bedelsford School

Location: Bedelsford School, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ

Working Pattern:  36 hours per week Term time + 4 Weeks

Bedelsford School is an outstanding special school which aims to provide innovative education and a challenging environment for pupils aged 2 to 19. The school specialises in educating pupils with a wide range of Physical Disabilities including those with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Moderate Learning Difficulties and Complex Health needs. However, we are a changing population and many of our pupils now have CLDD (complex learning difficulties and disabilities). To find out more about Bedelsford School please visit https://bedelsfordschool.org/.

As Human Resources Officer, you will be part of a motivated and aspirational School Support team.  You will act as the first point of contact providing generalist human resources services, as required by Bedelsford School in liaison with and supported by the central HR Team at the Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (OHCAT)

You will have:

• CIPD Level 3 Foundation qualification, Certificate in Personnel Practice or equivalent (this may be gained after employment).

• Successful experience of providing generalist Human Resources advice and support to managers and staff.

• Awareness of issues relating to people with learning difficulties and willingness to work alongside students who may communicate through alternative communication systems.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for. When submitting an application please ensure you evidence how you meet the criteria specified in the person specification, as this is how your application will be scored.

Bedelsford School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/.

 To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact Bedelsford-hr@bedelsfordschool.org. 

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date:  12 noon Tuesday 22nd February 2022

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.