At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape people strategy and support recruitment in a thriving educational environment.
- Company: Outstanding secondary school in Southwark with inspirational leadership.
- Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent CPD, and staff wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Positive, collaborative environment with excellent transport links.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact and be a trusted advisor to school leaders.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR with strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
An Outstanding secondary school in Southwark is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its senior leadership support team on a full-time, permanent basis from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to become a trusted advisor to school leaders, helping to shape people strategy while ensuring the highest standards of HR practice across the school.
Combining strategic and operational responsibilities, you'll play a key role in supporting recruitment, employee relations, staff wellbeing and organisational development within a thriving educational environment. Working closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager, you'll provide expert HR guidance across all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
- Providing advice on employee relations, performance management and employment legislation
- Leading recruitment, onboarding and safer recruitment processes
- Supporting organisational change and staff development initiatives
- Monitoring HR compliance, policies and the Single Central Record
- Overseeing absence management and staff wellbeing programmes
This Outstanding secondary school is recognised for its inspirational leadership, excellent staff retention and strong commitment to professional development. The school has created a positive and collaborative working environment where support staff are valued as key contributors to its continued success.
The school is looking for an experienced HR professional with strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and the confidence to build effective relationships at all levels. Previous experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor is highly desirable. Experience within education would be advantageous, although applications are welcomed from candidates with transferable HR experience from other sectors.
Full-time, permanent position ~ September 2026 start ~ Local Government Pension Scheme ~ Excellent CPD and leadership development opportunities ~ Employee Assistance Programme and staff wellbeing initiatives ~ Modern facilities with excellent transport links.
The school is interviewing as soon as suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. If you're looking for an opportunity to influence people strategy and make a lasting impact within an Outstanding secondary school, we'd love to hear from you.
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