HR Manager, Communications and Marketing Lead

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking to appoint a

talented colleague to lead and manage the school's Human Resources, Recruitment

and Communications functions, ensuring the delivery of professional, compliant

and efficient HR services whilst developing innovative recruitment, marketing

and communication strategies that strengthen the school's reputation and

support the attraction, retention and development of high-quality staff.

The postholder will provide

support and guidance to leaders and colleagues on HR matters, maintain

compliance with employment legislation and statutory guidance, and lead the

school's internal and external communications to promote and celebrate the achievements,

values and ethos of The Westgate School.

There will be some flexibility

regarding the hours worked in the role, that may include some home/off site

working as agreed with the school, to enable the successful candidate to

establish effective links with training providers

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

Management

Act as the school's lead

operational contact for HR matters, providing advice and guidance to leaders

and colleagues. Maintain effective liaison with

the school's external HR provider to ensure the timely resolution of employee

relations matters. Ensure all HR processes comply

with current employment legislation, contractual obligations and school

policies. Maintain accurate personnel

records and oversee HR administration systems. Support and administer processes

relating to recruitment, induction, absence management, disciplinary matters,

grievances and investigations. Provide guidance to colleagues

regarding maternity, paternity, adoption, parental leave, flexible working,

retirement and other employment-related matters. Ensure the accurate completion

and submission of statutory returns, including the annual School Workforce

Census. Support the review and

development of job descriptions, role profiles and organisational structures. Monitor developments in

employment legislation and best practice, making recommendations for policy and

procedural updates. Review and update HR policies in

response to statutory requirements, guidance from the school's HR provider,

legal advisors, KCSIE and Local Authority guidance. Take minutes at HR meetings,

hearings and formal proceedings as required. Recruitment and Retention Lead the school's recruitment

strategy, ensuring the implementation of effective and innovative approaches to

attracting high-quality candidates. Develop and coordinate

recruitment events and promotional activities for key staffing vacancies. Design and implement advertising

campaigns across a range of media platforms. Establish and maintain

productive relationships with teacher training providers, universities and

professional networks. Coordinate recruitment

activities linked to Initial Teacher Training, Early Career Teachers and

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