HR Administration, and HR Management and Casework

Our comprehensive HR Administration service offers specialist advice in all aspects of HR administration and is fully supportive of your school’s needs in this crucial area.

Our HR Management and Casework provides you with the people management support you need, giving you access to specialist HR advice and support and enabling you to reach pragmatic outcomes when you have staffing issues.

There are significant cost savings when these services are purchased together.

This is a comprehensive service and an integrated one when purchased in conjunction with payroll services. It offers specialist advice in areas such as your single central record, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, maternity leave and pay. It includes:

  • a dedicated HR administrator, experienced in supporting a range of school establishments
  • scrutiny of pre-payroll documentation and issuing contracts of employment for your staff
  • advice on general terms and conditions of service for teaching and support staff, such as annual leave entitlements, factor calculations and part-time teachers’ pay
  • administration and advice on maternity leave, shared parental leave and adoption provisions
  • processing pay factor changes for your support staff after five years’ service, where they are entitled to additional annual leave
  • guidance documentation to support your HR administration processes
  • safeguarding administration support through processing DBS disclosure applications for employees (subject to an external DBS fee) and advising on the single central record
  • access to a secure website providing further information and HR support

Why choose us?

  • You are fully supported with advice and guidance on school specific HR administration issues, such as the single central record, changes in DBS requirements and amendments to teachers’ pensions
  • You get a dedicated team with extensive knowledge in the processing of a wide variety of HR transactions, so you receive a personal and focused service, ensuring staff get paid on time and correctly.

We offer a comprehensive service for HR management and casework which includes a dedicated HR Officer to support you. Your subscription includes advice and guidance on:

  • general employment legislation and its implications at school/academy level
  • staff employment issues such as absence management, conduct, performance management, staff restructuring/reductions and grievance or dispute situations
  • recruitment procedures, including those for headteachers/principals
  • flexible working and leave of absence issues
  • the employment aspect of safeguarding responsibilities, including safer recruitment
  • the provision of HR model policies and procedures
  • how to interpret the complexities of support staff and schoolteachers’ pay and conditions
  • the provision of a secure website.

Why choose us?

  • You have access to a highly qualified, experienced HR team with excellent knowledge of local, regional, and national HR issues and who are established providers of high-quality HR solutions for schools/academies
  • We have long standing client relationships built on trust and our understanding of the education sector
  • We offer a modern, pragmatic approach to conflict resolution and always act with integrity and in accordance with the best interests of your establishment
  • You receive a range of additional benefits, including access to our model HR policies and procedures, regular HR email alerts and discounts for HR training sessions.

Testimonials

Karen Llewellyn
School Business Manager, Barrs Court Primary School

I have always appreciated the relationship we have with the Integra Schools HR team. They have been a huge help in assisting with overall employment issues and queries, and how best to support our staff in accordance with employment legislation. The team have an extensive knowledge of HR policies and procedures and are always patient and available when we need them. Integra Schools HR provide an invaluable service to our school, and to many other schools within South Gloucestershire Council and beyond.

Ross Newman
Executive Headteacher Forest Hill Partnership

I have used Integra Schools HR for over 10 years. They have always been there with expert advice through every type of scenario from the TUPE process, staff reductions to the creation of our federation. I have always had a strong relationship with my HR officer who is always available for advice, support or to use as a sounding board for staffing related matters. This relationship mixed with her expertise has been the key to working together with staff to find the best outcomes for all involved. A highly professional and effective service.

For further discussion and costs please contact the HR team by email: HRforSchools@southglos.gov.uk, or call 01454 863313 / 863212.