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About human resources (HR)

Two ladies having a meetingOur HR specialists are Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualified, and as part of our people and talent management team, are here to help create the best employment conditions to help your employees flourish.

We have a wealth of experience working with parish councils, over 220 schools including nurseries, maintained primaries, secondaries, faith schools, academies, multi-academy trusts and early years providers.

Our friendly and approachable people are:

  • professional, prompt, responsive and efficient
  • knowledgeable in all aspects of national terms and conditions of service for both teaching and support staff
  • up to date with employment legislation, as well as the legal principles of Canon Law
  • understanding of the needs and challenges facing academies
  • experienced in supporting and guiding schools through complex staff relations casework

We make a difference by:

  • empowering and encouraging all managers to deal with a range of employment issues and support you to manage your staff well
  • providing responsive and effective professional advice, guidance and support
  • considering your specific needs when dealing with your query
  • providing policies that are practical, easy to follow, modern and fit for purpose
  • reviewing and updating HR policies and guidance on a regular basis to ensure they reflect changes in legislation and case law
  • working to agreed deadlines, processes and procedures
  • providing regular and effective communication
  • regularly seeking feedback and suggestions so we can develop and improve our service to you

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If you are interested in any of our human resource services, please contact us.

03000 266 688

hradvice@durham.gov.uk

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