HR Officer and Advisor

Thank you for your interest in working at George Mitchell School. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our unique school and to highlight the significance of this important appointment. You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.

About you

The school is looking to appoint an experienced and proactive HR Officer and Advisor alongside our School Business Leader as part of our supportive, close-knit back-office team. Qualified or working towards a professional HR qualification (CIPD), the ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of HR policies and procedures, ideally in a school environment. You should possess a solid understanding of employment law and good practice, while also being able to show empathy and build lasting relationships with all stakeholders, including staff and Senior Leaders.

About the role

As Human Resources Officer and Advisor, you will be responsible for the day to day provision of the Human Resources service, which includes the processing of all HR procedures, HR records and data management. The successful candidate will provide general advice and guidance as needed on human resources processes, and a range of human resources issues including employee relations, recruitment, absence and pay and conditions of service.

We look forward to the successful candidate working with our colleagues, providing an outstanding service and support.

Why work at George Mitchell?

George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station, and has onsite parking. We also offer a range of additional benefits, including:

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to free advice and counselling on a range of topics

- Cycle to work scheme

- Subsidised eye tests

We are an all-through school offering the unique opportunity to work across phases, which is great for professional development. We are a small school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.

Our focus is on ensuring that every child gets the very best education possible. Our reputation is dependent on the happiness and achievements of all our pupils, which is reflected in our school.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible. Please note, we cannot accept applications via CV.