Post created 13/09/23.

Castleford Academy is an 11-19 over subscribed, successful mixed comprehensive of over 1,500 pupils offering a rich and deep curriculum. We are firmly committed to establishing first class standards and are proud of our achievements. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in October 2019 and was judged ‘Outstanding’.

Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the MAT. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

HR Officer
To start ASAP
37 hours per week
Term Time + 10 Days
Grade 9 SCP 28-31
£31,298 – £33,586
Actual Salary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated HR officer to lead, develop, and care for staff at Castleford Academy to ensure outstanding provision. Furthermore, the HR Officer will work alongside Trust HR and Fusion (the external HR advisor) to ensure a high-quality HR service. The role will also include leading, managing, and organising staff cover at Castleford Academy.

You will:

• Provide a confidential and effective HR service to both staff and senior leaders within Castleford Academy, acting as a single point of contact for all parties.
• Contribute to the creation, review, and maintenance of HR policies and procedures, including recruitment, induction, audit, attendance, and performance management.
• Administer the Single Central record (SCR) on behalf of the Academy.
• Liaise with unions, key stakeholders, and legal advisors in relation to negotiations on policies, pay, TUPE, redundancy, job evaluation, and capability and performance issues, advising senior managers on processes.
• Conduct investigation meetings, advise senior managers on the process for disciplinary and grievance hearings, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Lead and organise the recruitment process, including advertising, shortlisting, assessment days, pre-employment, offers, contracts, and induction.
• Manage the sickness absence procedure, conduct return to work and absence management meetings, and prepare reports to present to senior managers and trust members.
• Lead, manage, and organise cover for staff’s planned and unplanned absences.
• Liaise with supply and recruitment agencies to arrange appropriately qualified supply staff to cover all absences.
• Ensure all HR administrative duties, checks, and documentation are completed to a high level of accuracy.

You will be/have:

• CIPD-qualified (or willing to work towards it) with proven experience in a generalist HR role.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• Experience advising management on HR issues, conduct, and case management.
• Experience leading recruitment processes from advertisement to induction.
• Proven track record of successful staff absence management.
• The ability to work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to communicate on all levels with a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.

As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, whether a teacher or support staff employee, you are automatically enrolled into an occupational pension scheme from the start date of your employment (the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff and the Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teachers).

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy, you are required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check prior to appointment.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications should be addressed to Mr. Wesley Bush, Headteacher, at the school address or via email to recruitment@castlefordacademy.com.

Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th September at 12 noon.

For further information on the school, the role, and how to apply, please visit www.castlefordacademy.com or telephone Mrs. Avril Smith, Business Manager, on 01977 605060.

Application Documentation