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We are looking for a friendly and hard-working apprentice to join our small but supportive team at South East Essex Academy Trust.
You may have just finished your exams, and want to explore an alternative route to University or you may be looking for a change in career and the opportunity to earn whilst you study. Either way, you will be pro-active, and enthusiastic, with a real desire to start a career in Human Resources. As an HR Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights into all aspects of HR operations, whilst working toward an apprenticeship that will see you able to upgrade to Assoc CIPD membership on completion.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the recruitment and induction processes of new staff, including drafting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and preparing induction packs.
- Supporting the administration of employee records, including payroll, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Helping in the preparation and distribution of HR documents such as contracts, letters, and policies.
- Attending HR meetings to take notes for the HR Manager and Director of People.
- Support the HR and central team with projects and events
- Responding to basic HR queries
The successful applicant will be organised, with good communications skills and the ability to handle information confidentially. They will be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint proficiently and be willing to learn and take on new challenges. A detailed job description is attached.
In return we offer the opportunity to work in a great environment where your work-study-life balance will be supported, and you will receive on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced HR professionals. At SEEAT we value our 'first for staff' promise and you will have access to opportunities for career development and training. You will also have access to our employee benefits offer and a good annual leave entitlement. To learn for about working for SEEAT please visitSouth East Essex Academy Trust - Work for Us.
For more information, or to arrange an informal chat with Diane Cotgrove - HR Manager, about the role please email hr@seeat.org. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 27th August 2024 to attend an interview on 29th or 30th August 2024.
South East Essex Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders working in our school will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact hr@seeat.org.
Information about the School
South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools.
SEEAT was inaugurated on 1st April 2014. It was made up from Westcliff High School for Girls, Prince Avenue Academy, Nursery and Children’s Centre (sponsored by WHSG) and Rochford Primary School and Nursery. The Trust enlarged on 1st September 2014 with WHSG sponsoring the academisation of Holt Farm Junior School. In September 2021 The Deanes School, Hadleigh Junior School and The Westborough School joined us followed by Heycroft Primary School in January 2024.
We are a friendly, collaborative family of schools and we believe that all the schools in the family have become significantly stronger since working together as part of SEEAT.
We are looking to grow in a measured way over the next few years. If you are interested in joining us, we would be happy to talk to school leaders and governors about your options and to share how we believe SEEAT could make a positive difference to the pupils, staff, and families in your school.
Please contact HR at hr@seeat.org for recruitment queries or info@seeat.org for other queries.