Isle of Wight Council

HR Business Partner

Job Posted: 6 September 2024

Closing Date: 1pm Wednesday 18th September 2024
Job Start Date: TBC

HR Business Partner 

Carisbrooke College, Mountbatten Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QU 

Interim Executive Headteacher: Natalie Sheppard 

Deputy Headteacher / Head of School: Karen Begley 

Tel: 01983 524651 Email: info@carisbrooke,iow,sch,uk Web: www.carisbrooke.iow.sch.uk 

Medina College, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX 

Interim Executive Headteacher: Lisa Croke 

Head of School: Phil Pearce-Jones 

Tel: 01983 526523 Email: [email protected] Web: www.medina.iow.sch.uk 

 

The Island VI Form, Upper St James Street. Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1LJ 

Head of VI Form: Dave Mumford 

Telephone: 01983 522886 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.theislandviform.org.uk/ 

HR Business Partner 

Salary: NJC SCP £38,092 - £42,289 per annum 

Hours: 37 per week, 52 weeks per year Permanent contract 

We are seeking to appoint an HR Business Partner to support the HISP MAT (Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth) Central HR service in delivering a high-quality HR business partnering service, in the first instance to Carisbrooke College and Medina College, actively contributing to the effective implementation of the people strategy, priorities and wider organisational objectives. 

The HR Business Partner will be an enthusiastic and highly efficient, organised person with the ability to work as part of the Central , and confident to work independently delivering strategic goals within the remit of our Isle of Wight Schools. You will be capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, while mentoring and coaching managers in the application of HR policies and practices. The HR Business Partner will be expected to provide advice, support and guidance to Senior Leaders on the full range of standard and complex employee relations and casework with an emphasis on improving performance management. 

The HR Business Partner will carry out proactive intervention at an informal level and provide training and support for managers to drive forward people led school improvement. The HR Business Partner will work closely with managers on tracking and maintaining the staffing establishment and effective workforce planning, taking into account the changing curriculum delivery needs. In collaboration with both the Central HR team and School- based HR Assistants, you will be expected to set up, develop and implement new processes and systems reviewing and improving standard letters, forms and checklists for employee relations and recruitment issues, ensuring high standards of service delivery and quality standards. 

The MAT is early in its growth and the Colleges are fast-paced, fun and caring environments in which to work and there are excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. We believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all of its school communities. There are multiple schools within the Trust, covering the age ranges from nursery to 19 with plans to expand and grow quickly across our geographical location.

If you feel you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic team, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kay McKenning - HISP HR Projects Lead - k[email protected]. If you have any questions about the local schools , please contact Anna Mursell - anna[email protected]. 

For further information and an application pack, please see the attached documents. Please note that we cannot accept applications which are not submitted on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Closing date: 1pm Wednesday 18th September 2024

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Carisbrooke College

Carisbrooke College is part of HISP MAT (Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth Multi Academy Trust). We believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all of its school communities. There are multiple schools within the Trust, covering the age ranges from nursery to 19 with plans to expand and grow quickly across our geographical location. The College is a fast-paced, fun and caring environment in which to work and there are excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. If you feel you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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