School HR Leader: Drive People & Compliance at Two Schools

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School HR Manager to oversee HR functions across two established schools in the United Kingdom. The role includes providing expert guidance on employee relations and compliance, managing recruitment and performance, and advising senior leaders on HR strategy. The ideal candidate will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification and have proven HR experience, preferably in the education sector. Competitive salary based on experience offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support throughout the recruitment process

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor, ideally within schools or a public-sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and education HR processes.
• Confident communicator able to advise senior leaders professionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full HR function across one or both school sites.
• Lead on recruitment and safer recruitment, onboarding, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, safeguarding, and education regulations.

Skills

HR management

Compliance with UK employment law

Employee relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School HR Manager to oversee HR functions across two established schools in the United Kingdom. The role includes providing expert guidance on employee relations and compliance, managing recruitment and performance, and advising senior leaders on HR strategy. The ideal candidate will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification and have proven HR experience, preferably in the education sector. Competitive salary based on experience offered.