Position: HR Manager
Location: Nottingham
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

HR Manager Role in a Successful Secondary School

A Successful Secondary School in Nottingham is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive HR Manager to lead its Human Resources function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established school that is committed to supporting its staff, maintaining high standards of professional practice, and creating a positive working environment where employees can thrive.

The school has built a strong reputation for academic achievement, exceptional pastoral care, and staff development. With supportive leadership and a collaborative culture, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the school's people strategy while ensuring all HR processes operate efficiently and compliantly.

About the Role

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of Human Resources across the school, providing strategic and operational support to the Headteacher, School Business Manager, and Senior Leadership Team.

You will lead recruitment and retention initiatives, manage employee relations matters, oversee safer recruitment processes, maintain HR systems and personnel records, advise on employment legislation, and support performance management, staff wellbeing, and organisational development.

This is a varied leadership position suited to an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, improving processes, and contributing to the long-term success of a busy school.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the school's HR function and provide expert advice to senior leaders

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and safer recruitment procedures

• Oversee employee relations, performance management, and absence management

• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR compliance

• Develop and review HR policies in line with current legislation

• Coordinate staff training, induction, and professional development records

• Support workforce planning and organisational development initiatives

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, employment law, and school policies

The School Environment

This Successful Secondary School in Nottingham provides a welcoming and ambitious environment where staff are recognised as the school's greatest asset. The school promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional development, ensuring employees are supported throughout their careers.

The leadership team values the contribution of its support staff and works closely with the HR department to foster a positive workplace culture that enables both staff and students to succeed.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an HR Manager or senior HR advisory role

• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice

• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills

• Experience managing recruitment and employee relations

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information professionally

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above

• Experience working within a school, academy trust, or educational environment

• Knowledge of safer recruitment and safeguarding procedures

• Experience using HR information systems and school management software

How to Apply

If you are interested in this HR Manager role at a Successful Secondary School in Nottingham, please submit your CV as soon as possible.