ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
The Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership is seeking a Recruitment and Partnerships Administrator to play a key role in the success of our teacher training and leadership development programmes. Working at the heart of our operations, you will coordinate recruitment activities, support prospective candidates throughout their journey, and build strong relationships with schools and partner organisations.
This role will be based in the NIOT offices in Peckham.
WORKING WITH US
Harris Federation leads three Teaching School Hubs on behalf of the Department for Education, serving over 800 schools located in South Essex, South London and North-East London. We were designated by the DfE because of our proven track record in delivering an outstanding education for our pupils; high-quality, evidence-based programmes and qualifications for our teachers and leaders, from ITT to Executive Leadership; and for forming long-lasting collaborative partnerships with schools and settings beyond our trust to achieve the very best outcomes for pupils across some of the most deprived areas of the country.
Teaching School Hubs are central to the DFE’s Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy delivering on all four of the national priorities:
- Creating the right climate for leaders to establish supportive school cultures
- Transforming support for Early Career Teachers
- Building a career offer that remains attractive to teachers as their careers and lives develop
- Making it easier for great people to become teachers
The training and qualifications we provide in our regions enable the DfE to deliver on a world-class teacher and leader professional development system. We were honoured to be one of only six schools chosen nationally in the initial TSH Test and Learn Phase. In 2021 the new network of 87 TSHs replaced the previous network of 750 Teaching Schools to ensure that every area in the country had a designated TSH with easy access to local support. This network is overseen by the Teaching School Hub Council and each TSH has its own governing body. We work with all our Local Authorities to ensure our TSH offer is inclusive to all school types and phases and responsive to local needs.
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
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the management of expressions of interest for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes, providing candidate support and converting enquiries into applications
- Managing regional inboxes and responding to candidate and stakeholder enquiries
- Supporting regional recruitment events and candidate engagement activities
- Coordinating interview administration, including scheduling, preparation, logistics and candidate communications
- Supporting candidate retention, engagement and school placement activities for ITE programmes
- Maintaining accurate recruitment data and CRM records
- Providing administrative support across recruitment and talent functions as required
- Managing social media activity and campaigns to promote ITE programmes and partnerships
- Supporting recruitment activity for apprenticeship routes and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
- Contributing to wider team projects and operational priorities as required
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- A strong commitment to the aims and values of the Harris Federation
- A proven track record of successfully delivering outcomes within challenging and fast-paced timelines
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience of quality assuring key processes to ensure consistency and compliance
- A proactive, innovative and entrepreneurial approach to your work
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Forms and File Explorer
- The ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy, professionalism and strict confidentiality
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 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
- 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
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.
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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: HF07810-HIOT
