HR Advisor

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Location Tormead Senior School 

Expiry Date: 14/09/2026 09:00

Published

2 days ago

Closing

in 23 days

This is a Fixed Term, Part Time vacancy that will close in 23 days at 09:00 BST.

The Vacancy

Required as soon as possible 

Part-time (0.60 FTE), fixed term for 1 year 

 £35,000 full-time equivalent 

Tormead School is an academically selective independent school for 800 girls aged 4–18 in Guildford, just 40 minutes from London.

We are seeking a HR Advisor to support the delivery of a comprehensive HR service across the Tormead family of schools, helping managers deliver excellent people management practices. Working as part of a small team, you will support the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on payroll, contracts, HR systems and reporting. You will be a trusted point of contact for staff and managers, providing prompt, pragmatic support and advice and ensuring HR policies and procedures are applied consistently.

Applicants should have CIPD Level 3, or equivalent relevant experience, together with experience of providing HR advice. A good working knowledge of employment law and HR good practice is essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels are also important. Experience of payroll reconciliation, or working within a school environment would be advantageous, as would CIPD Level 5 or equivalent relevant experience.

This is a part-time role, for 3 days per week (the hours and days are flexible for the right candidate). We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for continuing professional development, free lunch during term time and free use of the school gym. For further information please contact Emma Mitchell, Head of HR, at Emitchell@tormeadschool.org.uk, or to apply please visit our website. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 14 September 2026 at 9.00am. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is 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. We conduct online searches for all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

At Tormead, we take pride in employing talented individuals who love what they do and can bring that passion to our vibrant and progressive family of schools. We value the expertise, energy and commitment of our excellent team of academic and business staff, who work together in partnership to provide an outstanding educational experience for our students.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff to ensure they THRIVE. We provide staff with ample opportunities for high quality training and development for every stage of their career. We encourage staff to get involved and to further their aspirations and progression. At Tormead, you will have access to excellent facilities and resources, and you will receive the guidance and support you need to excel in your role and to contribute your best.

We are proud to be a caring and inclusive community, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and celebrates the diversity of both staff and students. Whether you are at the start of your career or highly experienced, if you have passion and expertise in your chosen field, then we want to hear from you!

Set in the beautiful Surrey countryside, Tormead is a short stroll from the historic town centre of Guildford, just 40 minutes by train to London, with excellent transport links by road and rail.

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The Values

• Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

• Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

• Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

Tormead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We believe that a robust, fair and transparent recruitment and selection policy plays a central role in achieving this aim. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To read our Safeguarding and Recruitment policies, please go to our  Policies page.

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