HR Assistant Fulltime

Job Description

Start Date: July 2021 or as soon as possiblePay: £18,607 - £19,506 ( SAT 4) Required for July 2021 or as soon as possibleFull time, all year round. This is a fixed term post December 2021 Swale Academies Trust is an organisation which isdriven by the belief that all children deserve a good quality education wherethey are seen as individuals and above all are exceptionally well caredfor. We are seeking an additional member of staff toenhance our Central HR services team. This role will be based in Sittingbourne,Kent, but the successful applicant should expect to visit schools within theTrust, from time to time, to support colleagues. If youre enthusiastic to learn new processes andenjoy a fast-paced, evolving work environment, or would like to develop yourexisting skills and challenge yourself within a fast-growing organisation, wedlove to hear from you. An extensive and working knowledge of MicrosoftOffice packages is essential. Duties will include undertaking a wide range of HRtasks associated with staff during their employment, demonstrating aprofessional and confidential manner at all times. The successful applicantwill often be first point of contact by telephone and e mail and will beexpected to resolve, or pass on enquiries as appropriate. Full details of the requirements of the post can befound in the accompanying recruitment pack. Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Pleasenote, we cannot accept CVs. If you experience any difficulty in completing theapplication form, please contact (option 2) In accordance with current GDPR compliance we willnot keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.Interested applicants are welcome to contact ChidiOkwesilieze, Head of HR for an informal discussion regarding the post byemail or Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguardingand promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and willrequire an enhanced DBS disclosure Closing Date: 11/06/2021 at 12:00 Interviews: w/c 14th June 2021 Information about the trust Since its creation in September 2010 SwaleAcademies Trust has become a strong and successful school improvement service,specialising in taking schools in Ofsted category and turning them into goodschools. A glance at the most recent Ofsted reports for Westlands PrimarySchool, Meopham School, The North School, Regis Manor School and TheSittingbourne School, will all point to the effectiveness of the Trust inbringing about change and providing and enabling excellent leadership. First andforemost Swale Academies Trust is about the provision and development of highquality leadership and management. We dont seek to develop clone schools that delivereducation in a regimented manner. Rather, we value the development in ourschools of a spirit of enquiry and action research that provides the bestpossible education that is right for pupils in a local setting. We do howevercollectively value and strive for all pupils to produce beautiful work whichshowcases their development over time of which they, their teachers and supportstaff and parents can be really proud. We are proud of our schools and westrive for a sense of shared pride in the achievements of all of our students.Our ambition is driven by enabling schools and childrento succeed. We have a wide range of excellent and highly accomplished seniorleaders who lead with a sense of purpose, charisma and a set of shared values.The Trust is fortunate to be overseen by a Board of Directors who shareleaders values and who provide the highest quality challenge and support.Our School and all its personnel are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject toan Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.KTJ1