HR Officer - Severndale Academy

Telford and Wrekin Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a professional HR Officer to provide HR services and manage employee relations at Severndale Academy. The successful candidate will work independently and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. The role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding and equality. Applications should be submitted via the provided email, and CVs will not be accepted.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional HR service.
• Ability to communicate professionally with staff and external parties.
• Strong initiative and independent working skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR services throughout the academy.
• Implement people management processes and practices.
• Manage employee relations matters.

Job description

Severndale Specialist Academy Vision:

Our children and young people are aged 2 ½ to 25 and have a range of learning difficulties. These include moderate, severe, complex and profound learning difficulties, those with autism, complex medical conditions and physical and mobility difficulties. A number of our young people present behavioural difficulties arising from their condition; many have communication difficulties.

Purpose of the Post:

The purpose of this post is to effectively provide a professional HR service across the academy via the implementation of appropriate people management processes and practices and the effective management of any employee relations matters.

The successful candidate will be expected to work on their own initiative and have the ability to communicate professionally, courteously and politely with all members of staff at Severndale Academy and all external parties.

For further information please see the Job Description below.

Please complete the application form and email it to [e-mail]

The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance (including a check on the children's barred list) for the successful applicant. We are committed to Safeguarding and follow the Safer Recruitment practices as set out in the Statutory Guidance - Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are also committed to Equality and Diversity. Sorry but CV's will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 8th December 2025