HR Officer

Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom

Job description

The post is offered as full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Slightly reduced hours may be considered subject to the postholder working 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.

Term-time, plus 5 training days, plus 1 additional week to be worked during the school holidays.

An exciting opportunity to join our friendly team at Greater Peterborough UTC as an HR Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the HR and recruitment administration at the school. The role has wide ranging responsibilities and reports to the school Principal. (The postholder will be supported by the Trust’s Core team for the Peterborough hub, including an HR Manager, Senior HR Adviser and an HR Officer.) The HR Officer will be fully involved with the provision of high quality HR support through the complete life cycle of all employees.

The HR Officer is expected to demonstrate excellent administrative support skills and show a pro-active approach. They will be able to balance a busy and varied workload with a professional and calm approach.

The Opportunity

• Undertake the necessary arrangements relating to recruitment and onboarding of school based teaching and non-teaching posts,
• Act as the main contact offering advice and guidance for managers and employees at the school in respect of all aspects of the employee life cycle
• Maintain and manage sickness and staff absence reporting, providing managers with relevant absence information
• Act as the custodian for the school Single Central Record, ensuring it is maintained in full and compliant
• Work closely with the school leadership team and the Core HR team
• Act in accordance with legal provisions regulating confidentiality and security of data and information in accordance with GDPR regulations

The ideal candidate will have

• a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths 
• Experience of working in an HR environment with a Level 3 or above qualification in Human Resources (or a willingness to work towards this)
• Excellent organisational and administrative support skills
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• A calm and confident approach
• A positive attitude and ability to act on own initiative
• Strong attention to detail and respect for confidentiality

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking       
• Eyecare vouchers       
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme       
• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       
• Free tea and coffee making facilities       
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

GPUTC is a small but growing school where every member of staff makes a profound difference to children’s life chances. GPUTC is particularly proud of the most recent Ofsted report where in October 2022 it was graded ‘Good’ in all areas The Ofsted report stated that:

• Pupils behave well. They say they want to learn 
• Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). 
• The curriculum is well designed, and the content progressively builds upon pupils’ prior learning. This allows pupils, including sixth-form students, to develop important knowledge and skills over time. 
• Teachers have expert knowledge. They use subject-specific language. Pupils confidently use this language when talking about their learning. 
• Pupils respond well to leaders’ clear expectations of behaviour. As soon as they join the school, pupils feel well supported and build strong relationships with other pupils. 
• Leaders provide opportunities for pupils, including those in the sixth form, to engage with employers, UTC sponsors and local universities. This gives them a solid foundation upon which to plan their next steps. 

GPUTC is part of the Meridian Trust, a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit:

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 18th March 2024

Interview to take place week commencing 25th March 2024

Applications will be reviewed as received and the school reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the application deadline.

T he Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks . 

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