Are you an experienced HR professional looking for your next role?
Have you got some experience of working in the education sector?
If so, this could be your ideal role! We are currently recruiting for a Senior HR Advisor to support our schools within the Aurora Academy Trust, delivering HR support services to the schools both remotely and on site.
About Aurora Academies Trust
Aurora Academies Trust was set up in 2012 to provide opportunities and success for all our pupils.
The trust operates 7 academies, serving over 3,000 children aged between 2 to 16, and we employ over 400 staff.
Collaboration lies at the heart of the work of Aurora. Each Aurora school has its own unique identity and place in its local community. However, we have developed common approaches in key areas that contribute to our collective improvement.
The Role
The role covers all aspects of HR support from day-to-day enquiries to working with schools on a range of cases which could include attendance management, capability, grievances, investigations and disciplinaries.
As this role is covering schools in the Surrey/West Sussex/East Sussex areas, we are looking for someone that is within easy reach of these locations and has access to their own transport, all travel is expensed and when you are not onsite, you will be home based.
The role is to support the School Leadership Teams (SLT) with all aspects of the people management agenda and enable them to deliver a well-run school that can focus on improving educational attainment for pupils. To support the Central HR team to continually develop professional practice and add value to the Trust.
Hours: 30 hours per week - alternative hours will be considered for an excellent candidate
Weeks worked per year: 39 (TTO including INSET days)
Paid weeks per year: 44.85
Salary: West Sussex NJC Grade 10 FTE £38,626.00 - £41,511.00, actual salary (pro rata): £26,938.00 - £28,950.00.
The salary shown reflects an interim 2024/2025 pay award, pending completion of the negotiations between the National Employers and the Trade Unions. The difference between this and what is agreed as the final pay award will be paid as a lump sum back pay, when announced by the government and the Trade Unions.
What we are looking for:
- CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development in HR
- A background of providing HR support in a schools/education environment
- Experience of using HR and payroll systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- The ability to work in an organised and methodical manner, whilst remaining calm and patient under pressure
- An ability to demonstrate knowledge of HR legislation
What we can offer:
- An experienced and supportive central Trust team
- Coaching culture established for staff
- Staff / Long Service Awards
- Aurora Academies Advantage Scheme, which includes discounts to high street shops, well-being support and online GP service
- Hybrid work location
- Local Government Pension Scheme
If you think you have what we are looking for, we look forward to receiving your application for consideration.
Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.