Job Description

Southfields Academy

Wandsworth
45,000 - 55,000 per year

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Apply by:

14 July 2025

Job overview

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Job overview

We are looking for a seasoned HR advisor with experience in a senior HR role and in a school setting. At Southfields Academy we have an inclusive ethos and this means that we do not turn away students who may present with challenges, but, instead we work hard to deliver the best possible provision so that every child has progression opportunities and can further make meaningful contributions in society. This means that our staff deserve the best HR who can support them and guide them whilst maintaining the highest professional standards.


You might not have decades of experience - but you bring solid HR knowledge, sound judgement, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You're confident enough to advise, but humble enough to ask when you're unsure. You understand the importance of confidentiality, and your attention to detail means processes are followed correctly, every time.


Whether you're supporting recruitment, resolving people queries, advising on policy, or guiding a line manager through a sensitive issue - you'll be hands-on, thoughtful, and ready to roll up your sleeves. You'll also know when to escalate appropriately or seek advice to ensure the best outcomes for staff and students. Your responsibilities include:

What we offer

Staff Benefits

At Southfields Academy we believe that our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a supportive, enriching environment where everyone can thrive. Here's what you can look forward to as part of our team:

Professional Growth & Support

Generous PPA Time: Enjoy a minimum of 20% Planning, Preparation, and Assessment (PPA) time for full-time teachers - ensuring you have more time to focus on what matters most. Tailored CPD: Access to high-quality professional development tailored to your individual goals and career aspirations. Outstanding Early Career Support: A structured, nurturing support programme for Early Career Teachers, led by experienced Senior Leaders and Lead Practitioners.

Health, Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance

Wellbeing-Focused Culture: Join a school that genuinely cares, with a welcoming and supportive environment committed to safeguarding and all aspects of staff wellbeing. Wellbeing Resources: Ongoing access to mental health and wellbeing support, both in and out of school.

Exclusive Staff Perks

Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our Cycle to Work initiative. Technology Scheme (Subject to availability)*: Opportunity to purchase tech via salary sacrifice - ask us for the latest details.
Nursery Discount: Enjoy discounted childcare at our on-site Nursery@Aspire (subject to availability). Fitness & Leisure: Free Aspire membership with access to our fitness suite, swimming pool, and discounted classes and facility hire. Onsite Parking: Complimentary staff parking (subject to availability). Refreshments & Meals: Free tea and coffee during breaktimes and cost-price meals in our staff canteen.

We're always keen to hear new ideas and suggestions from our staff to enhance benefit offering. If there's a benefit or initiative you're passionate about, we're open to exploring it together

About

Southfields Academy

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Southfields Academy

333 Merton Road, Wandsworth
London
SW18 5JU
United Kingdom

+44 20 8875 2600

Who we are

Southfields Academy was a stand-alone converter academy situated in South West London on the Southfields - Earlsfield border and in 2018 founded the Southfields Multi-Academy Trust with its partner Linden Lodge School.

The Academy is the modern incarnation of Southfields School which was founded in 1949. The school was founded on the principles of providing a truly comprehensive education for local children encompassing the very best in academic rigour and the provision of outstanding opportunities in applied learning and vocational subjects. These principles are still the driving force of the academy. To read more about the history of Southfields Academy visit our website.

The Academy has the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and offers a nurturing and supportive environment where it celebrates difference and ensures that everyone, students and staff, meets their full potential. The Academy values every individual and commits to ensuring everyone feels supported and listened to.



The Academy has a positive "can do" attitude, believing that the sky is its limit, and it thinks creatively and innovatively to meet the needs of its learners and the community. The Academy's examination results and student destinations are a testament to this.

Professional Development

As one of the first 100 National Teaching Schools, most recently, and as a Training School of nearly 20 years standing, with a National Leader of Education as Principal and being a designated National Support School, the Academy has a tradition of innovation and thought leadership on education and pedagogy. The opportunity for teachers to not only make an impact on their own practice but that of colleagues across the profession is key to this success.



All teachers have professional development opportunities, designed for their career point, and department meetings are more often than not given over to the development and refining of practice rather than housekeeping.


ly Qualified Teachers benefit from a programme led by members of the Senior Leadership Team, there is an Early Professional Development Programme for second year teachers and through leadership opportunities across the Academy there is a culture of pushing those aspiring middle and senior leaders to reach their goal.



The Academy has supported many staff through Masters and PhD studies at university and has a tradition of growing its own future middle and senior leaders.



To read more about the work that Southfields Academy does to further excellent practice in teaching visit the Southfields Teaching School Alliance website.

Staff benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, subscription to the Teachers' Pension Scheme and for Support Staff the Local Government Pension Scheme, Southfields Academy has a great deal to offer those that work there.



Staff are automatically enrolled as members of the Aspire Centre which is the Academy's onsite sports centre and adult learning facility. Staff can use the fitness suite and the swimming pool during supervised sessions before the school day begins and on some nights after school.

Staff are provided with tea and coffee during break time and there is a designated staff counter in the dining room at which staff can purchase hot food, salads, sandwiches and soup at cost price during the school day.



The Academy has a private day nursery on site at which staff can enrol their children and at which a discount is available for Academy staff. Subject to the position and to negotiation with the Principal part time working is supported at all levels.

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