Job Introduction
Part-Time Position Start Date: July 2025 or earlier if available
Flexible 13 hours per week, term time only. HCC Grade E.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, and organised HR Officer to provide a comprehensive HR administration and advice service.
Having recently joined HISP MAT we are rapidly advancing through our school improvement journey and the school is growing. You will be joining a team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. Together we have created a vibrant culture, where our school lives the values of kindness, excellence, resilience and empowerment.
Job Responsibilities
Recruitment:
- Manage recruitment activities.
- Prepare offer letters, contracts and contractual variation letters.
- Prepare starter and leaver forms.
- Carry out pre-employment and post offer references and checks.
- Support where appropriate on boarding of new staff.
- Complete the Induction of all new staff joining Danebury
Compliance:
- Carry out all pre-employment checks including health clearance, check the referral database held by Hampshire County Council and check the NCTL website for other appropriate clearances, retaining copies where necessary.
- Organise DBS checks for new staff and volunteers.
- Maintain the Single Central Record (SCR).
- Maintain a secure HR filing system and archive accurately in accordance with GDPR.
- Keep clear, comprehensible notes of any meetings or verbal conversations with staff ensure a clear track record of conversations, issues raised, and any action taken.
Payroll:
- In partnership with the Payroll Officer prepare the monthly payroll by processing any contractual changes and input the monthly pay claims.
- Work with the Payroll Officer to answer payroll and pension queries.
- Send out pension related auto enrolment letters to staff.
General
- To work as part of the HR team to implement the ITrent HR system.
- To amend staff personal details including contractual changes in Arbor.
- Oversee staff attendance and absence monitoring, advising and supporting managers as necessary.
- Act as a point of contact for staff and managers providing generic advice for operational HR issues, escalating to the HR Business Partner as necessary.
- Support the HR team during ‘pinch points’ (payroll/recruitment deadlines).
Professional Development
- Undertake appropriate and regular training and development to maintain knowledge and improve practice.
- Attend briefings and participate in professional development opportunities.
- Participate in regular performance management for self and others as appropriate
- To engage with staff development opportunities.
Support for the Trust
At an appropriate level, according to the job role, grade and training received, all employees of the Trust are expected to:
- Support the aims, values, mission, and ethos of the Trust and participate in a team approach to all aspects of school life.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings and INSET days as required and identify areas of personal practice and experience to develop.
- Take appropriate responsibility for safeguarding and children’s welfare.
- Be aware of health and safety issues and act in accordance with the Trust’s Health and Safety policy.
- To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Trust.
In return we will offer you;
- Staff who are collegiate, committed to their own professional development and to improving.
- A school committed to professional development.
- Working in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated.
Application Deadline: Noon 6 June 2025
Interviews: TBC
CVs are not accepted. To apply, please visit our website www.danebury.hispmat.org. to download an application form. Queries and completed application forms should be directed to hr@danebury.hispmat.org
An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Danebury School and HISP Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
