Eden Academy Trust

HR Support

  • Dedicated HR support for all areas of the Human Resources function.
  • Monthly meetings with Headteachers to support with staffing issues, queries and concerns.
  • Support and guidance with Absence Management procedures including accessing of Occupational Health support, trigger reports and attendance plans to be implemented   where required.
  • Attendance and support with disciplinary, conduct and capability processes.
  • Attendance and support with staffing restructures including redundancies, ending of fixed term contracts and redeployment.
  • Support schools through the TUPE process.
  • Provide support and guidance with all aspects of employment law and changing legislation.
  • The development and implementation of all HR policies and procedures.
  • Support with allegations made against staff including LADO, Child Protection and misconduct.
  • Attendance at all Trade Union meetings to consult and negotiate on behalf of the   School.

  • Support and advise in relation to employee disputes and grievances.

  • Advice with performance related issues for staff.

  • Development and support with settlement agreements as required.
  • Advice, support and attendance with all matters relating to the Safer Recruitment process, including provision of adverts, jobs descriptions, person specifications and   appointment of staff.
  • Writing of all employment contracts and variations for individuals.
  • Provide advice and support in respect of legal matters and employment tribunals.
  • Support and validation of the Schools Single Central Register.
  • Advice in relation to the STPCD and the NJC terms and conditions.
  • Lead counter signatory for the DBS function.