Job Description

Lister Community School is looking to appoint a well organised Human Resources Lead to undertake a variety of Human Resources administrative duties. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, ensuring a warm welcome and excellent customer service to our prospective employees.
The ideal candidate will have a good level of education and proven experience of working in a busy administrative role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, and sound knowledge of Human Resources work is essential. To be successful in this role you will need to be organised, have acute attention to detail and have the ability to multitask.

About the School

Lister Community School is a large 11-16 Academy at the heart of its community, and is part of the Newham Community Learning Trust. Our vision is to provide a world class international education for young people in Newham. We firmly believe our young people have the right to the same quality of teaching and range of opportunities as at any school in the country, and our ethos is one of continuous improvement, with a focus on strong partnerships and staff development. Over the last ten years we have significantly raised academic standards and are now the school of choice for our local community.

In December 2018, Ofsted found that the school has maintained the good quality of education and \'made strong progress in many aspects of the school\'s provision\' since our previous inspection in September 2013. Our many strengths are highlighted, including how students are \'courteous and articulate\' and \'enjoy school and value the wide range of opportunities they are given\'. We are very proud that the report recognises our high aspirations, the hard work and good behaviour of our students, and the dedication and commitment of our staff.

At Lister Community School, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Application Process

Interested candidates should read the & Person Specification, before submitting a completed Application Form to jobs@lister.newham.sch.uk.

*Applications close: We will interview on a rolling basis when any applications that meet our threshold are received. Interview dates: TBC as per application receipt.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close the advert early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. We will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected to progress to the next stage of the process. Please note we do not have parking facilities onsite.

2. Lister Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment will be conditional on successful pre-employment checks. Identity, Prohibition, Qualification, Barred List, Enhanced DBS, Section 128, Overseas, Right to work, Reference, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are essential for all applicable posts at the School.

3. In accordance with paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022), Lister Community School will carry out an online search for all shortlisted candidates. If shortlisted for the role an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.

Equal Opportunities

The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.

How to apply

Application Process

Interested candidates should read the & Person Specification, before submitting a completed Application Form to

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