Interim Head of HR – ASTON EDUCATION
School: Multi‑Academy Trust, Slough, Berkshire
Start date: ASAP / End of January 2026
Annual FTE Salary: £69,332
Contract: Office based, fixed‑term 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: CEO
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
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Manage Trust‑wide projects and initiatives to harmonise HR practices across schools.
* 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, School Business Managers and other key personnel to support the effective and consistent provision of HR transactional activities in schools.
Qualifications and Skills
* CIPD Qualified Level 7 or extensive senior HR experience.
* Significant experience 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.
* Sound knowledge of employment legislation and case law, including TUPE and preparing cases for Employment Tribunals.
All schools within the trust are 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.
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