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Administrator (HR)
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £31,696 per annum
The Perse School is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend their Pelican, Prep or Upper.
Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.
They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.
The Role
The Perse School is seeking to appoint an Administrator to join their HR department, a team of 4 responsible for supporting over 400 members of support and teaching staff across three school sites. This is an exciting time to be joining their professional and friendly team as they work towards delivering their Perse People Strategy.
The main focus will be on supporting with HR and recruitment activities, with considerable focus on safeguarding compliance administration.
As well as helping the School to recruit the best staff, this is an important role supporting the School’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by ensuring their HR and recruitment processes comply with the required regulations and guidance.
This role therefore involves considerable process management and handling sensitive data to the highest standards of accuracy and care.
Skills and Qualifications
Previous HR experience is not essential however they are looking for a highly experienced administrator with excellent attention to detail and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Closing Date: Wednesday 18th September
The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children