Human Resources Officer
CAPTION: Job details
* Posting date: 28 March 2026
* Hours: Full time
* Closing date: 20 April 2026
* Location: Orpington, Kent, BR5 3HS
* Company: Teaching Vacancies
* Job type: Permanent
* Job reference: 57251eff-6d7c-4b2b-8498-fb0662473c8e
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience (Essential/Desirable)
* Previous experience of providing HR support to managers and other stakeholders. (Essential)
* Experience of managing challenging conversations. (Desirable)
* Experience of planning and co-ordinating meetings in a time pressured environment. (Essential)
Qualifications / Training (Essential/Desirable)
* Educated to GCSE or equivalent level including at least a C grade in English and Mathematics. (Essential)
* Educated to degree level or equivalent. (Desirable)
* CIPD qualified (Level 3) or hold relevant experience in an equivalent HR role and be willing to work towards. (Essential)
Knowledge / Skills (Essential/Desirable)
* Knowledge and understanding of HR processes and procedures. (Essential)
* Strong ICT skills including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). (Essential)
* Ability to analyse HR data to produce metrics and analytics. (Essential)
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral. (Essential)
* High level of organisational skills, accurate attention to detail and ability to prioritise. (Essential)
* Ability to build relationships with all staff at various levels within the organisation. (Essential)
* Knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Safer Recruitment. (Desirable)
* Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team. (Essential)
* Ability to work under pressure, at a pace and meet deadlines while maintaining high quality and standard of work. (Essential)
* A change advocate. (Desirable)
What the school offers its staff
* LGPS pension
* Wellbeing support
* Commitment to safeguarding
Riverside School is committed to providing equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
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