HR Manager – Outstanding Secondary School, Leeds
Role Category & Location
Sector: Large Secondary Academy (Outstanding Ofsted).
Location: Leeds (West Yorkshire, England).
Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January or April 2026.
The Opportunity & Role Profile
This Outstanding school requires a dedicated HR Manager to lead the personnel function for a large and diverse staff body. You will ensure the school follows best-practice recruitment, retention, and employee relations policies while maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR).
Core Responsibilities & Duties Scope
Recruitment & Onboarding: Leading the end-to-end recruitment process and ensuring rigorous safer recruitment checks are completed.
Employee Relations: Providing expert advice to the Headteacher on HR policies, performance management, and staff wellbeing.
Compliance & Payroll: Managing the school’s payroll submissions and ensuring full compliance with employment law and DfE guidelines.
Compensation & Benefits
Essential Requirements: CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) and experience in an HR management role, preferably within education.
Salary: Competitive salary on the local government scale (expected £38,000 - £45,000 per annum).
Support: Professional development opportunities and a supportive senior leadership team.
- Locations
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
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