We are recruiting for a senior HR professional to join a high-performing Secondary Academy in Manchester. This school is part of a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) that prides itself on educational innovation and staff development.
The School: A large urban secondary school with over 1200 students. The school has recently undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment and offers a modern corporate-style office environment for its support leadership team.
The Role: Reporting to the Director of Operations you will lead the HR function with a focus on strategic workforce planning. You will manage a dedicated HR Officer and oversee the entire employee lifecycle for over 150 staff members.
Key Responsibilities:
Employee Relations: Acting as the lead advisor for the Principal on complex ER casework including capability disciplinary and formal grievances.
Policy Leadership: Developing and implementing MAT-wide HR policies that reflect the latest 2026 employment legislation and DfE guidance.
Safeguarding: Holding ultimate accountability for the Single Central Record (SCR) ensuring it is Ofsted-ready at all times.
Start Date: ASAP (Full-time Permanent)
Salary Range:(Regional Scale)
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