HR Advisor

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Business Manager

Open event on Thursday 9 January 2025 from 16:00-18:00.

We’re always on the lookout for potential colleagues that share our dedication, so whether you are interested in any of our current vacancies or might be considering working with us in the future, come along to our open session on Thursday 9 January 2025 at Richmond Hill Academy to find out more about the amazing roles that we have within the academy. Please register your attendance using the link to the side.

Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to recruit inspirational colleagues in a number of pivotal roles for the ongoing development of the academy. The roles are of great importance to our work in providing outstanding education for the local community.

We are committed to recruiting people that share our vision and values. We will consider different working arrangements for the right candidates, including all year round/ term-time only contracts and part or full-time working hours.

HR Advisor

Grade: SO1 (SCP 23-25) £33,366 – £35,235

(pro rated depending on contract type)

The successful candidate will be a highly professional, collaborative and skilled HR practitioner who will deal with HR-related queries quickly and efficiently and will drive high standards of professional conduct. The HR Advisor will play an essential role in promoting a positive workplace culture, driving employee engagement and ensuring effective HR practices are in place.

Our new HR Advisor will:

• Manage the HR related casework for the academy including recruitment, absence management, performance management, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Have knowledge of relevant HR policy, procedure, employment law and good practice in relation to HR and offer guidance and support to the Principal and senior managers.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Be minimum of a level 3 CIPD qualified with experience of HR case management.

This role is anticipated to be based at Richmond Hill Academy initially, there may be opportunities to work across the wider trust over time.

Business Manager

Grade: PO1 (SCP 27-30) £37,035 – £39,513
(pro rated depending on contract type)

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the academy’s operations run smoothly, efficiently, and sustainably, supporting the academy’s mission to provide the best possible educational experience for our pupils. The Business Manager will be responsible for overseeing all admin support, finance, premises maintenance, human resources and health and safety within the academy and will advise the Principal and Governing Body on the non-teaching activities of the academy.

Our new Business Manager will:

• In conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team, lead the management of change within the academy.
• Be routinely involved in complex day to day issues and projects, so having excellent time management and organisational skills will be critical.
• Be able to work under pressure and meet conflicting deadlines.
• Prepare proposals and costings for projects, initiatives and grants for the Principal and Governing Body and attend whole Governing Body and committee meetings.
• Have management experience, including experience of having successfully led a team.
• Have a relevant level 4 qualification and be willing to work towards Institute of School Business Leaders qualification.

Teaching Assistant

Level 1: A1-B1 (SCP 1- 6) £23,656- £25,183

Level 2: B3 (SCP 7-11) £25,584 – £27,269

(pro rated depending on contract type)

Our teaching assistants are of great importance to our academy and support teaching colleagues in implementing a curriculum which is tailored to individual needs, enabling our pupils to reach their full potential. As a successful teaching assistant you will be dedicated, passionate and excited about enabling the learning and development of our pupils.

Our new Teaching Assistants will:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and activities, ensuring pupils understanding and engagement.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• A positive, nurturing attitude and a passion for supporting pupil’s learning and development.
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Experience with working with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

About our academy:

Richmond Hill Academy is a larger than average ‘Good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. We are proud to have a talented and committed staff body and are looking for professionals who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our academy and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is breathtaking.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at https://www.richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk/.

How to apply for our roles:

If you are as excited about these roles as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs). You can apply by email to recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 487 1600.

Candidates are also encouraged to visit the academy to look around. If you wish to do so, please email recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk or telephone 0113 487 1600.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 16 January 2025, 9am

Interviews will take place: 22 January 2025

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £33,366.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/01/2025
Reference ID: RHA