Interim Head of HR

Trades Workforce Solutions; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Slough is seeking an Interim Head of HR to lead strategic HR functions and manage HR initiatives across its schools. This part-time role (4 days a week) offers a salary of £69,332 annually, and the potential for contract extension. The ideal candidate should have CIPD Level 7 qualification or extensive HR management experience. Responsibilities include providing strategic HR leadership and ensuring effective HR practices throughout the trust. Applications should be directed to Tarja Aila at Aston Education.

Benefits

29 days holiday per year (pro rata)

Excellent professional development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Membership to private health insurance

Free parking

Qualifications

• CIPD Qualified Level 7 or extensive senior HR experience.
• Significant experience as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner.
• Strong track record of providing strategic HR advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance for HR across the Trust.
• Implement and maintain effective HR strategies for HR management.
• Manage Trust-wide HR projects and initiatives.

Skills

CIPD Qualified Level 7

Senior HR experience

Strategic HR advice

Employment legislation knowledge

Job description

Job: Interim Head of HR

School: Multi-Academy Trust, Slough, Berkshire

Start date: ASAP / End of January 2026

Annual FTE Salary: £69,332

Contract: Office based. Fixed term contract for 6 months (potential to extend up to 12 months). Part-time 4 days a week (0.8), hours 8am to 4:30pm. 52 weeks a year but term time only will be considered.

Reporting to: The CEO

Aston Education is looking for a part-time interim Head of HR for a medium size Multi-Academy Trust with primary and secondary schools in Slough in Berkshire. You will lead on strategic HR functions and services across the trust.

Benefits:

• 29 days holiday per year (pro rata)
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Membership to private health insurance
• Free parking
• Passionate central team and Headteachers

As a Head of HR, your main responsibilities are:

• Providing strategic leadership, advice and guidance for HR across the Trust.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective HR strategies to support the effective management of people resources across the Trust.
• Manage relevant Trust‑wide projects and initiatives to harmonise HR practices across the schools in the Trust.
• Work closely with the Trust’s external HR provider to support the delivery of effective strategic advice and guidance.
• Work closely with Headteachers, HR Advisors in schools, School Business Managers and other key school personnel to support the effective and consistent provision of HR transactional activities in schools.

Experience, qualifications and skills required:

• CIPD Qualified Level 7 or extensive senior HR experience
• Significant experience of working as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner at a school or multi‑academy trust
• Strong track record of providing strategic HR advice across multiple sites
• Experience of strategic planning at a senior level
• A sound knowledge of employment legislation and case law, including TUPE legislation and preparing cases for Employment Tribunals

This is a growing multi‑academy trust with all schools Ofsted Good or Outstanding.

Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026, at 12pm.

Applications: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal conversation and to apply for this interim Head of HR job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.