Job Details

Job introduction

Paid weeks per year: 45.05 (inclusive of holiday entitlement) 

Full-Time Mon-Thu 07:30 – 15:30, Fri 07:30 – 15:00.  An earlier start with earlier finish is also an option.

Start date: As soon as possible, dependent on references, DBS and notice

Thank you for your interest in working for Downs View. 

Downs View is an Outstanding Special School and Colleges, providing education for young people with Special Education and Disability Needs (SEND). Our pupils are aged from 4 to 25 years and all have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Our school site is in Woodingdean with pupils aged 4 to 16. Our college site, Downs View Link College, is next to Varndean College and is for 16-19 year olds.  And our other college site, Downs View Life Skills College, is in Patcham and is for 19-26 year olds.

We meet the learning needs for pupils with profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have autism and communication difficulties. We value the importance of developing social emotional needs and life skills alongside developing academic knowledge and skills.

Our ethos is reflected in these three words:  Respect Aspiration Resilience.

Our vision is: to provide an aspirational learning environment with dignity and respect at its core, where everyone reaches their potential through effective communication, building resilience and having fun. We want this for all of our young people and our staff.

We think Downs View is a very special place - please watch our video to see what it's like to work here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLJh5pO-dfA

We are really proud of the provision we offer at Downs View so please come and see it in action and meet our staff and pupils. To arrange a visit please contact hr@downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk

We currently have a vacancy for a full-time C Grade Staffing/HR Administrator to work within our Admin Team, reporting to the School Business Manager, at Downs View School in Woodingdean.

About the role

We are looking for an organised, motivated, flexible and committed individual that can support the Executive Head and School Business Manager with core school administration activities including a particular focus on:

• Daily Staffing Cover
  Supporting the Deputy Head on organisation and management of daily and lunchtime staffing at the school including liaising with and booking casual support staff, agency staff and recruitment agencies. This also supports staffing of our After School Club
   
• Recruitment
  Leading on the full Safer Recruitment process from vacancy adverts, interview booking, all safer recruitment checks, induction and onboarding
   
• HR
  Providing admin support across a number of core HR processes including return to work interviews, attendance management, other general admin support

We are looking for people who have:

• Strong administrative and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised and able to multi-task and find solutions to complex issues
• HR experience, in particular around supporting staff wellbeing and managing attendance
• Good understanding of the safer recruitment process
• A positive and proactive approach to all tasks, acting as a strong and reliable support to the Senior Leadership Team
• Have the ability to prioritise, to work accurately and pay attention to detail
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent knowledge of a range of ICT packages including Microsoft Office and Office 365
• Good working knowledge of school MIS systems and previous experience of working within a school/academy/college office would be advantageous
• Good organisational and time management skills and able to use your own initiative
• Flexible, adaptable and understand what makes a good team

We are absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The role is subject to a successful enhanced DBS check. 

For further information please contact the school office on 01273 601680 or email hr@downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Closing date: Midday 4th October  

Interview date: 9th/10th October 

How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office: Warren Road, Brighton, BN2 6BB, email: hr@downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Telephone: 01273 601680

Website: http://www.downsview.brighton-hove.sch.uk/

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Files

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Application Form