▪ CIPD qualified (preferably intermediate - Level 5) or equivalent

▪ Good general level of education to include Maths and English

▪ Evidence of continuing professional development

▪ Successful recent experience of providing HR services at a professional level.

▪ Substantive generalist HR experience.

▪ Specialist skills and knowledge in HR including the legal statutory compliance framework of recruiting, employing and terminating the employment of staff.

▪ Ability to be first point of contact for staff regarding all HR matters.

▪ Fully conversant and up-to-date with all aspects of employment law and HR best practice.

▪ Knowledge of safeguarding in schools.

▪ Experience and knowledge of using a computerised HR system or data management system to manage services and provide information to users.

▪ Providing HR management within an educational or similar institution.

▪ Knowledge and understanding of the school sector.

▪ Experience in the development and implementation of employment policies and procedures in an effective and productive manner.

▪ An understanding of health and safety and its importance in the workplace.

▪ An understanding of child protection and its importance within schools

▪ Possesses a high attention to detail and accuracy with a commitment to delivering excellent service.

▪ Ability to analyse complex problems and provide empathy when needed.

▪ Ability to make realistic and workable judgements, and make independent decisions.

▪ Ability to work independently but understand when to escalate matters.

▪ Ability to interact with people at senior management level with attention to detail and in a highly confidential manner.

▪ Ability to respond to varied needs/work pressure in order to meet deadlines.

▪ Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, email and the Internet.

▪ Strong IT skills using a variety of platforms.

▪ Able to produce analytical data and report to a comprehensive standard.

▪ Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, be pro-active and self-motivated, understanding priorities and managing workload effectively.

▪ Excellent organisational skills and ability to work accurately.

▪ Ability to interpret, work within and apply all school policies

▪ Ability to use discretion and confidentiality on all school matters.

▪ Excellent communication skills at all levels including use of tact, empathy and sensitivity.

▪ Ability to use initiative and be flexible to succeed in requirements of post.

▪ Excellent interpersonal skills.

▪ A team player who is professional and can work independently and collaboratively across the school.

▪ Commitment to own Professional Development