This is a service for maintained schools and academies. Unlimited professional HR advice and support provided through a team of business partners on a wide range of School Employee Relations and Performance Management issues. We can help you find employee relations solutions that are right for your school.

  • HR business partner attendance at school meetings as required providing unlimited advice and support at formal meetings, investigations, hearings and consultation meetings.
  • A team of HR business partners who will understand your school and operating model. 
  • A comprehensive portfolio of School Employment policies and procedures will be available to all schools via a secure login.
  • Advice and Information on Safer Recruitment and the criminal records checking process/Disclosure & Barring Service.
  • Robust support and advice to support school leaders in effectively managing employment issues, with Employment Law support through our partnership provider. 
  • Advice and guidance on terms and conditions of service, contracts of employment and employment legislation.
  • Support to plan and implement workforce change including advice on TUPE and retirement.
  • Support for redundancy, change management, disciplinary and grievance cases.
  • A comprehensive Occupational Health service will be available to you. Ask us for more details.
  • We can offer a critical friend review of your HR practices, giving you confidence that best practice is being followed.

What are the benefits to your school?

  • Professionally qualified and experienced business partners who have extensive knowledge of working with schools.
  • Comprehensive up to date knowledge of HR best practice
  • Reduced workload on your resources and time spent on administration activity.
  • Services designed to meet your needs and priorities.
  • Written policies and procedures specifically designed to meet challenges you face.
  • Protect you as an employer and help you achieve your ambitions

Email operationalhr@torbay.gov.uk

Need some advice?

Let us know if you would like more information on the services we offer. We can arrange to meet with you and discuss things in more detail if that would help. Just let us know!

Just complete the form and we'll be in touch to make the arrangements.