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About this Role
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Human Resources Manager to join The Fernwood School. We are an outstanding 11-16 school (stand‑alone academy – SAT) enjoying a long‑standing excellent reputation for high standards of achievement and behaviour.
This is a key strategic role, leading and developing our HR function at a pivotal point in the schools growth. You will oversee all aspects of HR, including recruitment, employee relations, safeguarding‑related HR processes, compliance and staff wellbeing. As a member of the wider leadership team, you will play a central role in shaping a high‑performing, supportive and values‑led staff culture.
The successful candidate will have a rare opportunity to shape HR in a high‑performing stand‑alone academy, direct impact on whole‑school culture and staff wellbeing and an opportunity to build systems and processes during a growth phase of staffing.
About the School
Following a recent expansion from 1,000 to 1,500 pupils, with staffing growing to over 200 colleagues across teaching and support roles, we continue to strengthen our infrastructure to support both pupils and staff to succeed. We are an oversubscribed and popular 11‑16 school within Nottingham City and had over 800 applications for our 300 places this year.
We welcome applications from people who will embrace the diversity of our school community.
We value and prioritise our staff and have a comprehensive programme of support, both in terms of professional development and personal support. All staff have access to our comprehensive EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) which includes benefits such as free physiotherapy appointments, telephone GP access, counselling and financial advice to name a few. We also have several staff social groups and events each year and offer benefits such as a cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs, eye tests and a voucher for purchasing glasses for staff.
Professional Development & Excellence
* Ethos of High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All
* Excellent CPD opportunities
* Outstanding Ofsted judgement
* Strong Progress 8 score
Wellbeing & Support
* Mental health and wellbeing services such as a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
* Healthcare schemes such as Specsavers Eyecare vouchers for DSE users
* Cycle to Work scheme
Financial Benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Generous occupational pension scheme
* Blue Light Card
The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates; this search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Fernwood School is a richly diverse and inclusive community where equality, respect and belonging are at the heart of our values. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and wider community, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
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