Human Resources Officer
Place of work
Wellingborough
Job details
Job description, work day and responsibilities
Are you passionate about HR and looking to make a difference in the education sector? Wrenn School in Wellingborough is seeking a dedicated HR Officer to be the first point of contact for all HR-related matters.
Job Title: HR Officer
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Salary: £30,55+ - £32,654 – Grade 6 (NJC Points 18-22)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
About Our School:
The Wrenn School is unique, we aim for excellence in all that we do, we invest heavily in the development of our pupils’ and find ways to nurture them both academically and personally. During their time at Wrenn our students thrive, we are proud of the outcomes that they achieve, and we believe that all students can make outstanding progress and experience individual success.
About the HR Department:
The Human Resources Team at Creative Education Trust is dedicated to providing professional, pragmatic, and solutions-focused support to our schools on all people-related matters. Our team is responsible for delivering the People Strategy, which aims to make each of our academies a great place to work and to position Creative Education Trust as an employer of choice for both teaching and non-teaching professionals.
Our experienced Director of Human Resources, along with regional HR Business Partners, collaborates with Principals and Head Teachers to create an environment that attracts, engages, and retains a high-performing workforce. This is essential for delivering an excellent education to our students.
About You:
As the HR Officer you will be organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently. You will be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, and have a solid understanding of HR processes and policies. Additionally, you are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our ideal candidate would:
• Be experienced in working in a busy HR Department
• Have knowledge of HR policies and processes, including file management and absence
• Have a professional demeanour and a regard for discretion and confidentiality.
Requirements:
To apply for the HR Office opportunity, you must hold:
• GCSE or equivalent in English & Maths
• 12+ months in a HR related field
• A solid understanding of safeguarding, GDPR and HR policies
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust was established in 2010 to work in England’s post-industrial and coastal towns and cities. We are now a network of 17 schools educating 14,500 children and young people.
We have chosen to work with schools in challenging circumstances. We have successfully transformed schools previously deemed to be inadequate into good ones in order that all our students can have the best start in life. We are committed to providing educational opportunity for children of all abilities and to building cultural capital through a wide range of co-curricular activities. Curricular innovation through our Knowledge Connected programmes promotes creative, integrated and pro-active thinking so that our students are equipped for the challenges of the 21st century.
CET Benefits & Continual Professional Development:
CET are committed to your learning and development, which is a continuous process that starts with your induction. We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.
Application Closing Date: Friday 28th February 2025
Interview Date: W/C 3rd March 2025
Please submit your application through our website using the direct online application method.
We warmly welcome visits to our school or if you would like to arrange a confidential conversation with the Line Manager of this position, please contact our administrative team on enquiries@wrennschool.org.uk who would be happy to assist in arranging this.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1+74.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
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Offer ID: #1028577,
Published: 2 weeks ago,
Company registered: 8 months ago
