Job Description

Tormead School

Surrey

Salary:

Competitive

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

4 August 2025

Job overview

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HR and Recruitment Officer

Required for September 2025

Full-time, permanent

Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 800 girls aged 4-18, located a short stroll from the historic town centre of Guildford, just 40 minutes by train to London.





We are looking for an experienced HR professional to join the School at an exciting time in its evolution, as we continue to deliver our ambitious plans for growth. Reporting to the Head of HR, the postholder will provide an effective and responsive HR and recruitment service across the Tormead group of schools. Key responsibilities will include managing end-to-end recruitment campaigns, staff onboarding, absence management, employee terms and conditions of employment, preparation of the monthly payroll, and providing professional advice and guidance in HR matters.

No two days are the same, as a result, being flexible in responding to the changing needs of our group of schools will be key. We are seeking a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can also work independently, and is highly administratively efficient. The successful candidate will have proven experience in employment law and HR best practice and will be CIPD qualified at Level 3 or above or studying towards this. Experience of working in an educational environment would be considered favourably but is not essential.

This is a full-time position working all year round. The school day is from 8.00am until 4.00pm and, due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be available across the working day. We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, and our benefits package includes a competitive salary, 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, professional development opportunities, free lunch when school is in session, and free use of the school gym.


For more information and to apply for the role, please contact Emma Mitchell, Head of HR Emitchell@tormeadschool.org.uk or visit our website: www.tormeadschool.org.uk





The closing date for applications is Monday 4th August 2025 at 9.00am. However, applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.

Tormead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.

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About

Tormead School

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Tormead School

27 Cranley Road, Guildford
Surrey
GU1 2JD
United Kingdom

+44 1483 575101

About the School

Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 800 girls aged 4-18, located in the historic town centre of Guildford. Building developments over the past ten years have transformed the School. The gracious original features of the building have been retained within the stunning new developments. Academic standards are consistently high, and the School has more girls applying than it has places for at 11+. A number arrive in Reception and stay through to Sixth Form; others arrive from a large range of state and independent schools at 11+.



Having participated in a dynamic careers programme, Sixth Formers progress to a wide range of courses at established universities, as well as take up prestigious apprenticeships. The School achieved 'excellent' in both parts of its last ISI inspection. Our commitment to IT innovation has led us to achieve the status of becoming an Apple Distinguished School.



Tormead values individuality, celebrates a diversity of achievement and encourages girls to follow their own dreams. Girls come to understand the importance of service and community amidst mutual support. Academic and extra-curricular pursuits offer challenge and breadth for everyone.



Underpinning this is a wholehearted commitment to the wellbeing of the girls. Highly responsive in the face of the constant, shifting challenges for young people, pastoral care at the School ensures the girls leave ready to achieve sustainable success in higher education and beyond.

Our Values:

We treat everyone with respect and dignity. We deliver academic excellence. We enrich through a broad and varied curriculum. We celebrate effort and achievement. We bring out the best in our girls. We prepare our girls for life beyond school.

Leadership:

The Head leads the whole school with the support of a leadership team in the Senior School and one in the Prep School. The Executive Group consists of the Head, Director of Finance & Operations, Head of Prep School, Deputy Head (Academic), Deputy Head (Pastoral), Deputy Head (Partnerships) and Deputy Head (External Relations). The Senior Management Team also includes the Assistant Head (Director of Studies) and the Head of HR. The Prep School Senior Leadership Team consists of the Head of Prep School, Deputy Head, Head of KS1 and Director of Studies.

School Structure:

The general pattern in the Prep School is one form in Reception to Year 2 and two forms in Years 3 to 6. In the Senior School, there are approximately 100 girls in each year. In Year 7, about 40 girls arrive from the Prep School and about 50 come from a wide variety of state and independent schools.

Pastoral:

Tormead has a well-deserved reputation for excellent pastoral care. Relationships between staff and girls and between girls of different ages are warm and strong. The atmosphere is one of respectful informality, where thoughtful behaviour is based on the School values, rather than lengthy rules and punishments. The House system strengthens cross-age group relationships and involves several much-anticipated annual events such as the House Fashion and Dance competition. There are many avenues of pastoral support for the girls with Form Tutors and Heads of Year, overseen by the Deputy Head (Pastoral), as well as two qualified school counsellors, two trained healthcare staff and three pupil wellbeing support staff.

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