What is included?

 

• Full access to our HR and Legal Service provided by Browne Jacobson with unlimited advice and support with HR matters
• Full access to our HR Administrator
• Preparation of recruitment packs and facilitation of advertisements through local and national providers
• Advice on performance management, absence management (including Occupational Health), capability and staffing
• Advice on changes and updates to employment law and any new government initiatives
• A complete set of compliant policies / procedures
• Production of contracts for employees within the academy
• Guidance and support with any recruitment needs
• Supporting the Headteacher with employment relations, including with unions
• TUPE - Guiding you through the process at conversion or when taking services in-house
• Restructuring – guidance and support with process
• Training - we will work with you to provide training on HR related subjects, dependent on need
• Various reports such as payroll, starters, leavers or absence
• We will liaise with payroll services to resolve any issues and queries around employee pay
• Effective and efficient client service
• Flexible service to suit your preferred communication style - we will adapt our approach to meet your needs
• Advice on budgets in relation to HR
• Negotiated contract for staff absence insurance - school pays the premium

 

What is not included?

 

• Production of payroll
• Advice on pensions (although signposting to LGPS and Teachers Pensions will be provided)
• Recruitment of staff to the academy – advice can be provided to support this
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking - this is facilitated through a third party