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Human resources (HR) in the education sector plays a major part in the overall success of both your students and your staff members.
But with your teachers and support staff focusing on providing the best education possible, HR can become less of a priority. If you allow this to happen, HR issues might start to stack up. And even with the best HR department, your team may struggle to manage.
That's why many schools and universities in Ireland choose to outsource their HR services to Peninsula. Within a school, you may face several HR challenges, such as:
Vetting checks for prospective teachers.
Compliance with government standards.
Training and development of current staff.
Managing industrial action.
Hiring and retaining your best teachers.
Although HR might not typically be how you measure success in the education sector, you shouldn’t ignore its importance. And with Peninsula’s team of experts, you won’t need to manage it. Meaning you can focus on what you do best - providing top-grade education to your pupils.
HR Services
Stay legally compliant with Peninsula's team of industry experts
In the education sector, you have many legal requirements. But, ensuring compliance can be time-consuming - which is where Peninsula comes in. Our team of experts is on hand to ensure HR remains a key focus of your organisation.
For example, we can support you with:
Providing new teachers with employment contracts.
School HR audits.
DBS checks.
Handling annual leave requests in term-time.
Managing sick leave.
You may be a fantastic teacher, but you might struggle to manage your HR needs. That's why, when you work with Peninsula to outsource your HR services, we can take away the hassle.
We have years of experience working with the education sector, and by working with us we'll help you avoid:
Employment tribunal claims.
Non-compliance with regulations.
Create HR policies that make the grade with our team of qualified consultants
Drafting new documentation can feel like a drag, as well as being a strain on yourself and your HR team. But when running an education business, you have a legal obligation to provide your teaching staff with certain documents and HR policies - all of which must comply with employment law.
This includes:
Employment contracts.
Recruitment procedures.
Grievance and disciplinary procedures.
Dismissal policy.
Creating the above may seem daunting, and you might not know where to start. But, when you outsource your HR needs to Peninsula, it’s all a part of your package.
Our full documentation service includes a team of experts who will review your current policies, as well as creating documentation that is compliant with employment law.
Helping you save time and focus on what you do best - providing the best education for your students.
Struggling with an urgent HR issue? Use our 24/7 advice line, available 365 days a year
Here at Peninsula, we know that a problem shared is a problem halved, which is why we're proud to provide you with the best possible support during a HR crisis. Our advice line is open 24/7, 365 days of the year, so whenever you need us, even Christmas Day - we're here to help.
Whether you're hiring new teachers, or ensuring candidates have the required qualifications, - our team is on hand to help you no matter the time or day. It's all a part of Peninsula’s service.
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Protect your teachers' health and wellbeing with Peninsula's Employee Assistance Programme
Working in education and watching your student progress can be extremely rewarding. But, it can also be a high-pressure environment. Whether a student is behaving aggressively, or you’re preparing for an inspection, there’s a lot your staff have to handle. And, if they’re not supported, it can take a toll on their mental health.
Here at Peninsula, we understand the importance of your employees' wellbeing. And that's why we're proud to provide you with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - offering support to your employees to help them overcome struggles - both personally and at work.
So, when your employees face problems in either their personal or working lives - we're here to support them. Our EAP service includes:
24/7 counselling.
In-person therapy.
Access to a suite of online tools.
It's how thousands of Irish employers boost wellbeing, productivity, and attendance rates.
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