Job Description

Sherborne Schools Group (SSG) is a dynamic family of schools offering an exceptional education for girls and boys aged 3-19, across both day and boarding provision. Formed in 2024 through the merger of Sherborne Girls and Sherborne Boys, the Group now comprises Sherborne Girls, Sherborne Boys, Sherborne Prep, Hanford Prep, Sherborne International, and a number of trading companies. Together, these schools provide a rich and cohesive educational journey within the beautiful town of Sherborne and surrounding Dorset countryside.

Sherborne Schools Group is seeking an experienced and self-motivated Individuals who will provide generalist support for the Sherborne Schools Group. This is an operational, hands on role, supporting Sherborne School Group as a whole. It would suit a generalist HR Advisor who enjoys variety and range in their role.

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Job Title:

HR Advisor

Location:

Sherborne Schools' Group

Reporting to:

Director of Human Resources

Hours of Work:

37.5 hours per week during School Term Time only (36 working weeks plus 5.6 weeks paid holiday) Hours of work are likely to be 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day. Flexibility in hours will be required on occasion to meet the demands of the post.

Salary: Up to 25,000.00

per annum ACTUAL depending on skills and experience (33,500 WTE). Salaries are paid monthly in arrears direct into nominated bank account. Salary includes payment for working 36 weeks of the year plus 5.6 weeks paid holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Core Responsibilities...

Providing face to face generalist HR advice and guidance to management on employee relations and management issues for the Schools and Sport Centres. Providing advice and assistance on policies, procedures, legislation and compliance Overseeing / managing processes such as:
Maternity / Paternity / Shared Parental Leave requests
Flexible Working Requests
Disciplinary & Grievance Processes
Absence Management
Performance Management
Annual Performance review
Training and Development
Conflict Resolution
Off boarding process - assisting with leavers exit arrangements.

Supporting with Recruitment and Selection (to include short listing / interviewing) Undertake / support the wider HR team with other casework in the HR portfolio Management and updating of HR systems Administer and maintain employee personnel files, both physical and through the HR system. Ensure ISI inspectorate regulations are met and compliance is regulated overseeing the data updated and input into the SCR. To assist with leavers exit arrangement and process Undertake HR related checks for volunteers, gaps students and contractors as required. To undertake data input, collation, extrapolation activities and letters as requests To take minutes of HR related meetings

Duties - this is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the tasks that will be covered and other tasks will be undertaken at the direction of the Director of Human Resources.

Early applications are strongly encouraged as we would like to secure the right appointment as soon as possible. Sherborne Schools Group reserves the right to interview candidates as applications are received.

Closing date for applications: 4.00pm - Thursday 15 January 2026

Interviews likely to take place: W/C 19 January 2026

Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement

Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Gym membership On-site parking
Work Location: In person