HR Officer - City of London School, City of London School for Girls, City Junior School
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Position Overview & Specifications
To apply, please download the application form & return it, along with a cover letter, to recruitment@cityoflondonschool.org.uk. Please put in the email subject ‘HR Officer Role’.
We are looking for an HR Officer to join our friendly and customer service-focused HR team. The successful candidate will have experience working in a school’s HR department in a generalist role. They will support the Director of People & Group Head of HR in providing a fully comprehensive & effective HR service. Primarily based and working for City of London School (CLS) but also providing support to the wider team across City Junior School (CJS) & City of London School for Girls (CLSG) as part of move towards our shared services model. They will be jointly responsible for ensuring that the Single Central Register is always ‘inspection ready’, whilst managing the end-to-end employee life cycle.
At City of London School, City of London School for Girls, and City Junior School, we believe that staff learning is as important as pupil learning. Therefore, we are thoroughly committed to supporting the professional development of all our staff. You can also benefit from being part of the City of London from a generous pension scheme, annual season ticket loans, cycle loans, shopping discounts, and reductions on ticket prices at the Barbican. The school also offers a free and confidential employee assistance helpline for anyone who needs support.
Grade C, £31,740 - £35,540 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting)
Full-time, Permanent (Primarily based at City of London School, also across/for City of London School (St Pauls) for Girls (Barbican) and City Junior School (Holborn))
Closing date: Sunday 6 January 2023 Interviews: Mid-February 2023 Previous applicants need not apply. CLS, CLSG, and CJS are all committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment references, criminal conviction & professional checks. The City of London Corporation is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,740 - £35,540 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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