As you begin your application and the recruitment process, we hope you enjoy learning more about our School and what makes Godstowe an exceptional place to work
Ultimately, schools are about the people and our traditional yet modern outlook and values sit at the heart of all we do. We offer superb facilities, including a Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, Theatre, Recital Hall and three Boarding Houses.
Our outstanding reputation is built on the dedication and skills of our staff. Every member of the Godstowe team contributes towards the School's thriving community. We seek to recruit well-qualified and enthusiastic staff who demonstrate knowledge of, and passion for, their area of expertise and who can contribute to the wider life of the School. In return, the School provides staff with a wide variety of opportunities to develop professionally within a supportive team and wonderful working environment
Thank you for your interest in joining Godstowe. We hope that you will find the information in this pack useful and we look forward to hearing from you if you feel that this post may suit your skills and experience.
Good Luck Miss Kate Bailey Headmistress
We are looking for someone who will provide a first-class HR and recruitment management service to Godstowe staff. The successful candidate would report to the Head for all HR issues and a range of compliance issues across the School and will be the principal contact with specialist external advisors. They will work closely with the Head’s PA and external advisers to ensure that the Head has full support for all recruitment and other HR matters.
They will be responsible for all recruitment, HR processes and procedures throughout the school including recruitment, induction, probation, employee relations, training, disciplinary, capability and absence management They would ensure that Godstowe is fully compliant with HR processes, safer recruitment best practice and that the single central register (SCR) is fully compliant, accurate and up to date. They would be expected to advise the Head and DFO on any employment law legislation updates, HR processes or staffing matters.
To lead and manage a professional, high quality, efficient HR service for the school, balancing the day-to-day operational work of the department with strategic HR matters.
To develop HR strategy for the school and work closely with the Head and DFO on people related plans.
To embed equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the HR Department’s work.
To identify areas for development and put action plans forward for HR projects.
To always consider ways in which the HR function could add value to the school.
37.5 hours per week in term time (8 30-5 00pm)
Working hours during the school holidays are 10.00am-3.00pm.
In addition, the job holder may be required to work additional hours as considered necessary to meet the needs of the school, for example, attending external facing events initiated by the Head as part of the support function for the School.
Provide administrative support and back up for all HR matters on a general basis Set up and then maintain the HR database and hard HR files to ensure that accurate information is available for review
Prepare Contracts of Employment and supporting documents, as required, in line with templates provided by external legal advisers
To have overall responsibility for the school’s single central register (SCR), ensuring that it is accurate and always maintained and inspection ready
To maintain records of SCR reviews, meet with the Safeguarding Governor on a termly basis to review the SCR and meet with ISI inspectors when the school is inspected
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Some of the benefits that we offer:
Friendly and supportive team Free school meals during term time Discounted fees for children of staff Access to staff swimming sessions Access to The Wellbeing Hub Free on-site parking Training and Development
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please read our Safeguarding and Recruitment policies, r website, complete our application form and send it, etter, to the Headmistress, Ms Kate Bailey.
mitted via email to hr@godstowe.org.