Term-Time HR Partner for Schools (20h/wk)

HB Partners Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

HB Partners Ltd. is seeking an experienced HR Partner/Advisor to support a Central HR Team delivering high-quality HR services to a MAT of schools. The role supports the Senior HR Advisor in implementing HR strategy, advising school leaders on employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, audits, and change management.

The position is 20 hours per week, term time only (42 weeks). Salary is pro-rata to the full-time equivalent shown in the listing.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) with proven HR partnering experience in schools or multi-site organisations.
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, ER procedures, and safer recruitment practice.
• Confident communicator—working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in HR/MIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative, flexible approach with a genuine commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR partnering expertise to headteachers, governors and SLT.
• Support recruitment and selection, including admin and pre-employment checks.
• Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain HR records and produce reports on absence and staff turnover.
• Support schools through restructures and organisational change.
• Assist with induction, training coordination, and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRMIS systems

Job description

HB Partners Ltd. is seeking an experienced HR Partner/Advisor to support a Central HR Team delivering high-quality HR services to a MAT of schools. The role supports the Senior HR Advisor in implementing HR strategy, advising school leaders on employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, audits, and change management.

The position is 20 hours per week, term time only (42 weeks). Salary is pro-rata to the full-time equivalent shown in the listing.