Federation Head of Human Resources

6 months ago

Westminster, United Kingdom Federation of Westminster Special Schools Full time

Based across all sites, Within City of Westminster Local Authority

£53,109 - £72,669 per annum

We are currently in a growth stage and are therefore creating a professional business support service in finance and human resources and we are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Federation Head of Human Resources to provide leadership for the schools’ HR functions.

The Federation Head of HR will oversee, and line manage our HR/Admin team and will be reporting directly to the Federation Business Manager.

They will assist the Federation Business Manager in the overall management and administration of the group of Schools and BIS, and taking specific responsibility for Human Resources matters, providing strategic guidance and ensuring compliance with legislation, policy and procedures and to optimise the performance of the support services.

As our HR lead you will be responsible for providing the effective operational and strategic HR function and you will be charged with leading and directing on all Human Resources matters across our schools and the Bi-Borough Inclusion Service (BIS) including the recruitment of both teaching and support staff, employment contract management and employee relations, in conjunction with the Westminster City Council (WCC) HR Department and external HR providers.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record in design and delivery of people and organisation development strategies as you will support the implementation of key strategic objectives, through the provision of expert professional advice. The role will suit someone with strong interpersonal skills, who will bring the ability to empower staff to fulfil their potential, using coaching and influencing skills to drive employee engagement and manage change.

**The Federation of Westminster Special Schools** and **Bi borough Inclusion Service** is made up of two all age 4-19 special schools; **College Park School **and **Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School**, which is complimented by the **Bi borough Inclusion Service**. Together we are an aspirational learning community, and we embrace and respect the diversity and uniqueness of our inner/central London communities.

**Head of School, Pamela Murphy**

**College Park School** specialises in the education of CYP with autism and complex learning needs within the severe range. CYP may also present with associated behaviour difficulties linked to their autism.

**Head of School, Claire Shepherd**

**The Bi-borough Inclusion Service** delivers specialist support to pupils with SEND in educational settings.

**Head of Service, Anna Selwyn**

We are also supported by** Kennet West Skills Centre** on the QEII site, in partnership with Westminster Kingsway College, which provides vocationally focused education for young people at post-16 and 19.

The Federation was created in January 2012 between the two special schools, and during that time, we have developed our Bi-borough Inclusion Service (previously known as Training and Outreach) and expanded its service to Kensington and Chelsea, offering training, advice and support to mainstream schools.

Together, the Federation aims to provide high quality specialist provision for children and young people aged 4 - 19, as well as offering unique opportunities for professional development to a wide range of interested parties. The highly specialised work of the Federation is accomplished through the dedication, skill and flexibility of a very committed staff team. We are passionate about ensuring all our children and young people receive the best opportunities we can provide. We are also committed to helping them achieve their best in terms of their learning, independence and confidence and to support and prepare them for the next step in their education and for adult life. We do this in partnership with the many professionals and other organisations that we work with but, most importantly, we aim to work in close partnership with parents and carers who know their children best.

**_ Our Mission:_**

We are committed to transforming lives of children and young people with SEND in our communities and beyond, through the delivery of innovative specialist education. We strive to deliver a personalised and meaningful curriculum so that our pupils build cultural capital and are equipped to transition to their next stage in life with the confidence, skills and knowledge they need to thrive, as healthy and engaged individuals to achieve success, and prepare them well for adulthood.

**_ Our vision:_**

To deliver high quality, innovative and creative education and support, inspiring all who work and learn with us to aspire to excellence. We aim for all children and young people to be happy, and to flourish, leading as full, interesting and independent lives as possible.

**_ Our values:_**
- **Integrity** We are honest, open and value reflective practice.
- **Respect** Everyone is a valued and unique person, treated with dignity

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