School HR Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a dynamic HR Manager to ensure effective HR operations and support the Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The role includes responsibilities such as managing HR compliance and recruitment needs, as well as fostering a supportive and flexible work culture. Competitive benefits and wellbeing support are offered.

Benefits

Supportive and caring culture

Active CPD and coaching support

Wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a pension scheme (LGPS)

Qualifications

• Great communication skills to engage with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the HR function.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team in people management.
• Assist with school recruitment needs.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

IT Skills including Excel and Word

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing body are seeking to recruit a reliable and flexible person to join Bordesley Green Girls School and Sixth Form. You should have great communication skills and be able to converse confidently with students, staff and parents. Excellent timekeeping and attendance are an essential requirement for this role.

The HR Manager is responsible for providing an effective & confidential HR service to Senior Leadership Team and staff at the Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form, to work flexibly across the school and projects as required.

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, skilled and organised HR Manager to deliver an efficient high-quality service to all employees and stakeholders in line with the School's strategy and policies.

Under the direction of the Strategic Business Manager you will be:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the HR function for the school ensuring compliance with all necessary legislation and best practice.
• To support Senior Leadership Team in all aspects of people management.
• Responsible for supporting the school with recruitment needs.
• To liaise with the school's HR consultants as required.

Our ideals candidate will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills with a “can-do” attitude
• An ability to work within a team and independently
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent IT Skills, including excel and word etc

What the school offers its staff

What we will offer you:

• a supportive and caring culture
• a knowledgeable and friendly Team
• active CPD and generous coaching/line management support
• wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme/confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice, flexible working culture
• access to generous benefits, such as pension scheme (LGPS)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.