A forward‑thinking, values‑driven organisation within the education sector is seeking an experienced HR Partner to join their supportive and collaborative people team. You’ll be part of a culture built on trust, humility and teamwork.

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, with the potential for something permanent in the future, and is home‑based with hybrid travel twice per week. You’ll work primarily across a portfolio of primary and secondary schools.

Your New Role

As HR Partner, you will provide hands‑on, operational HR support across your school portfolio, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and principals. This is a role where you can genuinely add value — stepping into a busy environment, building relationships and delivering pragmatic, solutions‑focused HR support.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Partnering closely with senior leaders, offering credible, practical guidance
• Managing complex ER cases with confidence and autonomy
• Supporting organisational change, including upcoming restructures
• Advising on performance management
• Driving process improvements and contributing to wider HR projects
• Providing safeguarding‑aligned HR advice

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Strong generalist HR experience, ideally at Business Partner level
• Confidence managing complex ER and change independently
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build strong, trusted relationships
• Pragmatic problem‑solving skills and a solutions‑focused mindset
• Resilience when working with more challenging school leaders
• Experience within education is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000
• Hybrid working with home‑based flexibility
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Enhanced)
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 35 with service)
• Simply Health cover
• Organisation closes from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day
• Gym and wellbeing benefits
• Supportive team culture with monthly get‑togethers

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