What skills and experience we're looking for 1. QUALIFICATIONS • Grade 5/C or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent • Level 3 qualifications • Educated to degree level or equivalent - desirable 2. EXPERIENCE • Previous HR experience providing generalist HR support, including onboarding, maintaining employee records, assisting with policy implementation and responding to staff enquiries in a timely and customer focused manner • Experience managing end to end recruitment processes, including coordinating selection activities, supporting hiring panels, preparing documentation and using HR administrative systems effectively. • Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, maintaining high professional standards at all times. 3. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING • Effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources, including a working knowledge of MS packages, such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel etc. • Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation. • Ability to relate well to children and adults. • Work constructively as part of a team, understanding Academy roles and responsibilities and your own position within these. • Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities. • A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of confidentiality. 4. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES • Strong IT skills including use of Word, Excel, Outlook and database entry. • Able to handle volume of work and work effectively under pressure. • Able to work quickly and accurately to deadline. • Able to organise, plan and prioritise own workload. • Attention to detail and good analytical skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities. • Good administrative and organisational skills. Southfields Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks. What the school offers its staff EAP Service,Free Gym membership,Cycle to Work Scheme Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.