Reports to:   Vice Principal- Business and Community and HR Manager
Start date:    ASAP
Contract:       Permanent, part-time (4 days a week)
Salary:           Grade 8 (£24,481-£29,261)
 Hours:          08:00am to 17:00pm

Our school

We are delighted that you are interested in the role of HR Officer at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy, here in the heart of Brixton. At Ark Evelyn Grace, we believe that education is transformational; that is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice.

We intend for Ark Evelyn Grace academy to be the school of choice in the local community, whose reputation is centred on great teaching, exemplary behaviour and unrivalled opportunities beyond the classroom.

Our commitment is that we will work tirelessly in teaching, guiding and supporting all our students, so that they may go on to secure a place at a good university and ultimately compete for the very best positions in their chosen career.

The opportunity

We are now seeking to recruit to the exciting post of HR Officer to join our community here at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy. 

As an integral member of the Operations team, the post holder will take responsibility for providing day to day confidential and professional HR Administration service within the academy, undertaking duties across a range of HR activities including recruitment and selection, data management, processing pension and payroll, processing DBS checks, reporting, compliance and general HR administration.  

With excellent written and verbal communication skills, our ideal candidate will be comfortable working with colleagues and partners at all levels, exercising tact, diplomacy and confidentiality where appropriate.  

To fulfil the requirements of the Academy, students, and the wider community, suitable applicants must be flexible, adaptable, can and does work with a ‘can-do’ attitude, and solution focused.  

As part of the wider contribution to the Ark network, the successful candidate may be expected to assist other Ark schools in sharing best practices and collaborating with other HR professionals.

For more details on the role please see below job description.

Job Description.pdf

We offer

 ·       Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career as part of the wider Ark family, including a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet your needs
 ·       Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans of up to £5,000 available for season tickets or a bicycle and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym 

How to apply

Please apply via on our online recruitment portal. Please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.