HR – Secondary School in York

Marchant Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to support HR operations in a large secondary school in York. The ideal candidate will manage recruitment processes, ensure compliance with safer recruitment standards, and advise on various employee relations issues. Applicants need at least CIPD Level 3, with Level 5 being desirable. This full-time role offers the opportunity to positively impact staff wellbeing and maintain effective HR functions.

Qualifications

• Must have HR experience in a school or public-sector setting.
• CIPD Level 3 is required; Level 5 is desirable.
• Familiarity with KCSIE safer recruitment and employee relations procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for teaching and support staff.
• Lead on pre-employment checks and maintain a compliant Single Central Record.
• Advise on absence, capability, disciplinary, and other employee relations matters.
• Support staff wellbeing and CPD processes.
• Maintain HR systems and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Provide accurate HR reporting to senior leaders.

Skills

HR experience in a school or public-sector setting

Knowledge of KCSIE safer recruitment and ER procedures

Abinitio

Data Analysis

Education

CIPD Level 3

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Start Date : January 2026

Location : York North Yorkshire

About the Role

A large oversubscribed 1118 secondary school in York is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support the full range of HR operations. The postholder will work closely with SLT support safer recruitment processes manage employee relations cases and ensure the schools HR function runs smoothly and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for teaching and support staff
• Lead on pre‑employment checks and maintain a fully compliant SCR
• Advise on absence capability, disciplinary and other ER matters
• Support staff wellbeing and CPD processes
• Maintain HR systems and ensure GDPR compliance
• Provide accurate HR reporting to senior leaders

About You

• HR experience in a school or public‑sector setting
• CIPD Level 3 (minimum) Level 5 desirable
• Knowledge of KCSIE safer recruitment and ER procedures

Key Skills

• Abinitio
• Facilities Management
• Hotel Front Office
• Data Analysis
• Brokerage

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1