HR and Recruitment Team Leader

Redhill Academy Trust; Arnold; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhill Academy Trust is seeking an HR and Recruitment Team Leader to drive a professional, compliant people service across the Trust. You will lead a dedicated HR and Recruitment team, oversee recruitment and onboarding, and ensure safer recruitment and KCSIE compliance while maintaining accurate employee records.

You will work closely with school leaders and operations teams to streamline processes, improve candidate experience, and deliver high-quality HR support across multiple schools

Responsibilities

• Lead a professional, compliant HR and recruitment service across the Trust.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes across all schools.
• Ensure safer recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) compliance.
• Maintain high-quality employee records and workforce reporting.
• Collaborate with school leaders and operations to optimise people processes.

Job description

As our HR and Recruitment Team Leader, you'll be at the heart of delivering an outstanding people service across the Trust. Leading a dedicated HR and Recruitment team, you will help attract, recruit and support exceptional staff while ensuring our processes remain efficient, compliant and focused on delivering the best possible experience for candidates and colleagues. We're looking for someone who is organised and approachable, with the ability to lead by example, manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. What the school offers its staff At Redhill Academy Trust we're proud to be part of a community that values and invests in its people. You can expect:

• A warm welcome and thorough induction
• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our 'My Contribution' scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Further details about the role As our HR and Recruitment Team Leader, you will lead the delivery of a professional, responsive and compliant HR and recruitment service across the Trust. The role is responsible for overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring safer recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) compliance, maintaining high-quality employee records and workforce reporting, and providing expert HR support to schools and stakeholders. Working closely with school leaders and operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring our people processes are efficient, effective and aligned with best practice, helping the Trust to attract, recruit and retain exceptional staff while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.