HR Manager job pack June 24

Human Resources Manager

Welcom HulmeGramm

Thank you for your interest in w Hulme Grammar School. This pack will give you plenty of school and about the role. Th however for coming to visit us welcoming you to Hulme in p successful in being shortliste visiting the school will help yo then please do not hesitate to a visit.

MrTonyOulton Principal

For enquiries and completed applications, email hr@hulmegrammar.org

Future focused since 1611

TheHulmeTrustwasgivenpermission tosupportlocaleducationalprojects, andtheOldhamHulmeGrammar Schoolswerefounded

OldhamGrammar Schoolopened

InJune,10,000evacueesfrom GuernseyarrivedinEngland with manybeingwelcomedintothehomes ofOldham withanumbercontinuing theireducationatHulme Theybecame knownasTheGuernseyBoys,and wouldnotreturnhomefor5years

Manyoftheschool’spupils,bothboysand girls,volunteeredtheirservicestoWorld WarI.71studentsand1staffmemberwere recordedtohavelosttheirlives,withthe majoritybeingkilledinactionattheSomme

Thefirstpupilsenteredthenew schoolbuildingson1stMay,with theofficialopeningbeingdoneby EarlSpenceron30th

TheCentenaryLibrarywasopened,and wasbuilttoreflectthechangingneedsof pupils complementingtheadvancesmade throughouttheschooltoequippupilsfor thechallengesofhighereducationand employmentandtopreparethemtobecome adultcitizensinthenewmillennium

A£500,000ScienceCentre wasopenedbyoneofthe world’sleadingsurgeons,and Hulmeoldboy DrDavidNott

Duetotherapidriseofindustryin Oldhamitwasdeemedtheschool wasinanunsuitablepartoftown, anditeventuallyclosedin1867

Theschoolwasflourishingwith numbersgrowing,soalargethree storeyextensionwasconstructed andtheGirls’Schoolwasopened

Theschoolrapidlyexpanded:the Estcourtbuildingwasopenedforuse bytheGirls’JuniorSchool;followed byadedicatedsciencebuilding in1959 andin1969Thornycroft building aspaceforSixthForm studentsandartdepartments

TheBoys’andGirls’Schools weremerged,bringingthem undertheleadershipofone Principal,withNurseryandSixth Formbeingco-educational

January–AnewPrincipal, TonyOulton wasappointed, withanexcitingvisionforthe futureoftheschool

September–OHGSbecomes HulmeGrammarSchool HGS welcomesthefirstcohortof co-educationYear7s

Why choose Hulme

We believe in the power of curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity Our dedicated teachers are passionate about igniting the spark within each student, encouraging them to question, explore, and develop a love for learning that extends far beyond theclassroom

We inspire a passion for life-long learningthroughabroadandbalanced curriculum, designed and led by subjectexperts AsaGoogleReference School, we embrace the advances of technology, acknowledging the opportunities that it presents for the schoolandourstudents

We harness the goodwill, success and experienceofouralumnitobenefitour current students. Our mentorship scheme in the Sixth Form is one way weworkwithpastHulmeians,allowing current students to gain advice, supportandexperience

Ourtoppriorityisnurturingeachpupil, helpingthemsafely,happilyand successfullynavigatetheirwaythrough life.WithateamofPastoralLeads,Heads ofYear,FormTutors,MentalHealthLeads andprofessionalCounsellorsworking together,outstandingpastoralcareisin ourDNA

A staggering array of clubs, societies and volunteering opportunities help students broaden their horizons and build qualities such as leadership, resilience,collaborationandempathy

It’s always the right time to join Hulme Pupils join us at a range of entrypoints,fromstartingPre-Prepat theageof2andstayingwithusright throughtoSixthFormat18,ourdoors arealwaysopentonewstudents Staff benefit from working in a throughschool which takes the very youngest andnurturesthemtomaturitytoSixth Formandbeyond

Hulme stands in the North West of Englandasabeaconofhighacademic standards and exceptional pastoral care, offering a vibrant, inclusive education that nurtures young people as individuals, empowering them to realisetheirpotential

A truly diverse, inclusive and multicultural community of staff and students Everyone is free to be themselvesatHulme

Hulmeisalargeschool,spreadover10 buildingsandfacilities,meaningweare wellequippedtoofferawiderangeof opportunities However, we are small enough to offer personalised support to each and every student, ensuring they are known and treated as an individual

A Hulme education

The education we offer here is deliberately broad and balanced because we believe that balance and breadth will best set students up to be successful in their future studies, the workplace and life generally. We’re unapologetically academic but committed to delivering so much more than good exam results, as important as they are. Hulme Grammar is not your typical independent school and certainly not the sort of school critics of the sector - many of whom have never darkened the doors of an independent school - have in mind when they talk about one.

Our students

Students recognise that they are fortunate enough to have access to a Hulme education but this is no bastion of privilege. Many of our parents are making daily sacrifices to send their children to us because they want the very best quality education for them. We take the responsibility that comes with providing their children’s education very seriously.

The students here are grounded, well-rounded, socially minded, determined to make the most of the opportunities here and ambitious to make the world a better place. They are also huge fun! It’s our role to prepare them for life beyond school, ready to take the big wide world by storm when they leave us. A career in education is by no means a walk in the park.

At Hulme, staff are ambitious for the pupils to be successful and work hard to help them fulfil their full potential. That’s sometimes tiring but is also hugely rewarding and there are a number of benefits to working here.

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Benefits to working at Hulme include free staff lunches and refreshments throughout the day; free use of the swimming pool for staff, and opportunities for staff to get together socially, for example at end-of-term special lunches. We take teaching and learning seriously and have a staff group that meets regularly to share ideas and explore the latest ideas arising from education research.

And because we recognise that life is sometimes tough and because we are committed to promoting the good mental health and well-being of our employees, we operate policies and procedures that ensure this as well as free access to counselling services.

The role

Human Resources Manager at Hulme Grammar School

At Hulme Grammar School, we believe in cultivating a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture where every individual contributes to our collective success as a school and where every member of staff is valued irrespective of their role. We are committed to fostering an environment that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and encourages innovation. The school’s HR Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping this culture by working closely with the Principal and the school’s Senior Leaders, spearheading strategic initiatives, nurturing talent, and ensuring a workplace that brings out the best in people.

Currently, our staff body comprises 85 dedicated teachers across our Prep and Senior School, 150 essential support staff whose contribution ensures the smooth day-to-day running of our extensive site and makes possible the various activities of the school, as well as around 40 others such as peripatetic music, volunteers, and Governors. Each member of our diverse staff community contributes uniquely to our shared vision and aspires to live by our values, creating a dynamic body committed to ensuring the school fulfils its overall aim to be a beacon of educational excellence.

The role

This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to help deliver our aim to be an employer of choice. If you are passionate about supporting staff development, working with Senior Leaders to build a strong team, implementing forward-thinking HR practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, we invite you to apply for the position of HR Manager. As an integral part of our support staff team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, working with and supporting colleagues across the whole school. The successful candidate will be an approachable point of contact for all staff, understanding of the need for discretion and respectful of confidentiality. They will be available to staff who may have questions or concerns and who will look to the HR manager as a source of comprehensive knowledge in all matters pertaining to HR matters in schools. The successful candidate will have strong people skills, be administratively highly efficient and with attention to detail, an excellent working knowledge of HR best practices and the associated employment laws and protocols. They will be someone who will thrive in the bustling environment of a busy all-through independent school.

Responsibility

The HR Manager will be appointed by and be responsible to the Principal of Hulme Grammar School.

Core Responsibilities

HR Administration

Oversee the appointments of all staff and Governors together ensuring that the required documentation and correspondence is administered in accordance with best practice in safer recruitment.

Monitor sick leave/absence records of staff and notifying managers of absence trigger points as per the sickness absence policy.

Lead sickness monitoring interviews and return to work interviews.

Conduct exit interviews and share findings as appropriate with Senior Leaders

Advise Senior Leaders and line managers about probation review interviews

Liaise with occupational health advisers when required.

Issue staff pay review letters in liaison with the Finance Officer (Payroll).

With Senior Leaders, take a lead role in the ongoing development and implementation of the staff appraisal system.

Manage the administration relating to DBS forms, checking relevant ID as required and undertake all necessary regulatory pre-employment checks as required.

Maintain the school’s Single Central Register

Attend disciplinary/grievance interviews

Liaise with representatives of unions that staff may be members of, ensuring open dialogue with the school and those institutions

Advise Senior Leaders and line managers across the school about employment policies and issues e.g. redundancy, maternity, flexible working, dependents leave etc.

Liaise with the School’s HR legal advisers on technical matters when required

Be familiar with the Independent Schools Inspectorate inspection framework and know the importance of the interaction between the role of HR Manager and the school’s DSL.

Keep the staff central record up to date by ensuring all correct checks are made in line with the current legislation.

Maintain the HR records and ensure compliance with Data Protection best practice.

Keep abreast of regulatory changes relating to employment law and pre-employment checks

Continually monitor and, where applicable, update all school policies related to employment

Recruitment

Assist with the writing of job descriptions

Place advertisements for all staff vacancies

Oversee the administration of interview procedures

Ensure that there is a rigorous staff induction programme in place for successful applicants to roles, which provides initial support and ongoing training

Work with supply agencies to help recruit cover staff when necessary

Committees

Attend the termly JCC meeting, being available to answer questions or address queries related to employment from members of the committee or other staff

Training

Liaise with our online training provider for development of the system and relevant upgrades

Oversee the running of the online system, input staff details, setting and resetting passwords, allocation of training modules

Keep training records up to date

Health & Safety

Read and comply with the employer's Health and Safety Policy for both their own protection and for all other employees, pupils and visitors on site.

If suitably qualified, to act as a first aider.

General

Keep the Principal and Senior Leaders informed of all important HR matters so they can best support staff wellbeing

Attend SLT meetings once per half term and otherwise where appropriate and necessary

Any other duties as required from time to time by the Principal.

Child Protection

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and may be expected to carry out the following duties:

Child protection, discipline, health and safety

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact

This is a permanent full-time, full-year role. The salary is £35,000 - £40,000 per annum dependent on experience.

Completed applications must be emailed to hr@hulmegrammar.org or posted to the HR department, Hulme Grammar School, Chamber Road, Oldham OL8 4BX.

Closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Friday 21 June 2024 and interviews will take place on Thursday 26 June 2024 .

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Specification

Essential Desirable

Qualifications CIPD Level 7, or equivalent in a similar role.

Willingness and ability to undertake further training if required for development in the post

Experience At least 5 years ’ experience of working in an HR role

Experience in supporting all areas of the HR function as outlined in the Job Description

Fully proficient in the use of Google packages

Experience of operating in a discreet and confidential environment

Good knowledge of School IT Systems

Skills The energy, ability and drive to inspire and motivate others

Evidence of active continuous professional development and an up to date knowledge of current HR legislation

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent communication skills, both confident and articulate in conveying a message to all stakeholders

Educated to degree level

Experience of working within the education sector

Skills

Essential

Excellent relationship builder- can build credibility and rapport with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside of the School

Ability to establish positive relationships with Senior Leaders, teaching and non-teaching staff and external stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines accordingly

Work flexibly and constructively as part of a team, understanding the role of HR Manager within the wider remit of the school’s vision and activities

Demonstrable alignment with the school’s values

Personal competencies and qualities

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with colleagues and the young people in the school’s care

Emotional resilience and ability to remain objective

A positive attitude and a determination to have an impact in the role

The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to prioritise competing demands on time

Ability to form and maintain warm relationships with colleagues working collaboratively with all

Specification

Desirable

If, having read this, and after looking carefully over the job description and person specification, you would be interested in applying for this role then we would love to hear from you.

I honestly think that this is one of the most brilliant schools around, and if you’d like to work with me and the great team here at Hulme, then I encourage you to throw your hat into the ring.

Tony Oulton Principal