Are you an experienced school or local authority HR Advisor ready to step up?
Feel like you've outgrown your current role?
Wondering if this is your year to move into a trust-wide position?
If you've got strong HR knowledge and a desire to make an impact across multiple schools, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
I'm working with Victorious Academies Trust in Tameside to find them a confident and capable HR Lead to support their 15 primary schools.
As HR Lead, you'll be the Trust's go-to person for all things HR-reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and supporting the Executive Team. You'll make sure HR policies, systems and processes are consistent, compliant and people-focused, while offering strategic input as the Trust grows. You'll also play a key role in implementing a new HR system and shaping the Trust's HR strategy.
This is a brilliant step for someone with a solid HR foundation who's ready to lead and influence across a wider setting.
Ready to Lead HR Across a Trust?
Are you an experienced school or local authority HR Advisor ready to step up?
Feel like you've outgrown your current role?
Wondering if this is your year to move into a trust-wide position?
If you've got strong HR knowledge and a desire to make an impact across multiple schools, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
I'm working with Victorious Academies Trust in Tameside to find them a confident and capable HR Lead to support their 15 primary schools.
As HR Lead, you'll be the Trust's go-to person for all things HR-reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and supporting the Executive Team. You'll make sure HR policies, systems and processes are consistent, compliant and people-focused, while offering strategic input as the Trust grows. You'll also play a key role in implementing a new HR system and shaping the Trust's HR strategy.
This is a brilliant step for someone with a solid HR foundation who's ready to lead and influence across a wider setting.
HR Lead - The Essentials:
* Actual salary: 42,204 - 47,940
* Full-time equivalent: 44,711 - 50,788
* Contract: Term-time plus 4 weeks
* Working pattern: Monday to Friday, hybrid around the needs of the Trust
* Location: Trust Office in Mossley (OL6), with travel across Tameside and Derbyshire
* Pension: Local Government Scheme - employer contributions of 19%
* DBS and references required
HR Lead - What You'll Be Doing:
* Lead recruitment processes across the Trust, from adverts to onboarding
* Apply and uphold safer recruitment and equality policies
* Manage DBS, right to work, and safeguarding checks
* Coordinate induction and probation reviews
* Support schools with HR casework (grievance, conduct, capability)
* Liaise with legal advisers and arrange investigations where needed
* Maintain accurate staff records, including Single Central Records
* Oversee HR admin across schools-absence tracking, data, reporting
* Monitor and report on trends (absence, probation, recruitment, flexible working)
* Advise schools on HR processes: maternity, redundancy, allowances, etc.
* Guide line managers through absence management procedures
* Mentor and upskill admin staff to build HR confidence and consistency
* Support TUPE processes and HR due diligence for new schools
* Prepare HR reports and statutory returns
* Work closely with the COO on contracts with HR-related providers (DBS, EAP, OH)
* Manage the workload of an HR admin support role
* Be accountable for HR matters with financial implications
HR Lead - What We're Looking For:
* CIPD Level 5
* Driving licence and own vehicle
* Someone who can support and challenge in equal measure
* Clear communicator who stays calm under pressure
* Resilient, organised and confident in decision-making
* Analytical mindset with a solutions-focused approach
* Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and policy
* HR experience in education or a similar setting
* Awareness of how HR fits into wider trust operations
* Willingness to complete own relevant onboarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.
This role is being handled exclusively by Kellie Gordon at Appoint-Ed. All direct approaches will be forwarded to Kellie. Agency CVs will be regarded as a gift.
Sound like the kind of role you've been looking for?
Send your CV via this ad or speak to Kellie in the Appoint-Ed office.
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