Strategic Lead for Human Resources - Primary School Federation
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Location: Hackney, London (school-based)
Temporary Daily Rate: £250-£260 per day
Permanent Salary: £54,000-£56,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, temp-to-perm
Start Date: ASAP
Lead HR Strategy and Make a Lasting Impact in Education
SANZA Teaching Agency is exclusively supporting a forward-thinking primary school federation in Hackney to appoint a Strategic Lead for Human Resources.
This is an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to take ownership of a key leadership function within an established education setting. You will play a central role in shaping the federation's HR strategy, advising senior leaders and ensuring effective people management across its schools.
Working closely with Executive Headteachers and Headteachers, you will help strengthen staff wellbeing, improve recruitment and retention, and ensure HR policies and practices support the federation's wider educational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and implement the federation's HR strategy, aligning people management with organisational priorities and educational objectives.
- Employee Relations: Provide expert advice to senior leaders on complex employee relations matters, employment law, disciplinary procedures, grievances and policy interpretation.
- Team Management: Directly line-manage four Senior Administrative Officers, providing leadership, guidance and support to ensure an effective HR service.
- Recruitment and Retention: Oversee recruitment, safer recruitment processes, onboarding and strategies to attract and retain high-quality staff.
- Policies and Compliance: Ensure HR policies remain up to date and comply with current employment legislation and relevant education sector requirements.
- Staff Wellbeing and Culture: Support initiatives that promote positive working relationships, staff engagement and a supportive workplace culture.
- Senior Leadership Partnership: Act as a trusted adviser to school leaders, providing strategic guidance on workforce planning and people-related decisions.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally at Head of HR, HR Director or equivalent level. xgikmsk
- Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations and HR policy development.
- Experience leading teams and advising senior stakeholders ...
School Strategic Lead for Human Resources employer: SANZA Teaching Agency Careers
Join a supportive and inclusive mainstream school in Barnet, where your passion for helping children with additional needs will be truly valued. Our work culture fosters collaboration and growth, offering you opportunities to develop professionally while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. With a focus on building strong relationships and a commitment to nurturing every child's potential, this role provides a rewarding environment for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants.
Contact Details:
SANZA Teaching Agency Careers Recruitment Team
