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We are looking for an apprentice to support the day-to-day administration of the recruitment process for all ITE, ECF and NPQ programmes and initiatives, while undertaking the Recruitment Consultant Level 3 apprenticeship.
You will be responsible for the upkeep of all electronic and paper records of trainees, personnel files and support for paperwork for the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership (HIoT&L) within the East, South and London (E,S&L) region as required, and communicating recruitment changes/updates.
You will also support with the implementation of policies and processes in line with DfE requirements as laid out in all programme criteria, liaising with colleagues as required and supporting in ensuring the E,S&L team is compliant in all areas.
WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Regional Recruitment Manager (RRM), you will:
- Support with coordination and monitoring of day-to-day operational processes for NIoT applications and training, ensuring all deadlines are met and records are maintained in accordance with DfE regulations;
- Support with administration for interviews, including the collection of data for shortlisting, updating the status of applications, responding to, and registering, applicants, as required via the DfE Manage portal; alongside managing courses and applicants through the DfE portals;
- Liaise with partner schools and academies to arrange second interviews and/or school visits for successful candidates where appropriate;
- Support with handling enquiries from potential candidates over the phone and via email/expressions of interest;
- Generate data records and reports for the E,S&L team to use where appropriate;
- Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Days and Evenings, Graduate Fairs and University Events;
- Prepare resources for recruitment events ensuring all distributed information is up-to-date and accurate;
- Liaise with relevant teams to ensure mailing lists are up-to-date, with recruitment content being distributed throughout the recruitment cycle;
- Contribute to the process of the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials pertinent for recruitment events;
- Administer and update the E,S&L social media presence and feeds with recruitment events;
- Support with all aspects of day-to-day administration of the recruitment processes for the ITE, ECF and NPQ programmes.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Knowledge about and a passion for education
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A positive, solution-focused attitude and strong commitment to delivering results
- Good troubleshooting skills, backed by clear, analytical approach to problem solving
- Ability to balance priorities and work to a strict timescale to deliver results to a high quality in a fast paced, changing environment
- Commitment to promoting equality and diversity; must have empathy with the aims and objectives of the Harris Federation.
- Proficiency in the use of a variety of ICT packages, including; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
If you do not currently hold Mathematics and English to Level 2/GCSE (A*-C/4-9), you must be willing to obtain this as part of your Apprenticeship as is a UK requirement for all Apprentices – full training, learning and support will be provided.
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme (up to 40% discount)
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.
OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Job Reference: HF04963-HFED
