Are you a confident HR professional with a passion for people and process? We’re looking for a skilled and proactive HR and Recruitment Manager to lead our HR function during a 12-month maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a supportive school environment, where your expertise will help shape recruitment strategies, support staff wellbeing, and ensure smooth HR operations across the school.

Start date: as soon as possible

Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday (between 08:00–17:00)

Salary: Point 21–31 (£30,024 – £37,505)

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Oversight and management of operational HR administrative function in school
• Full understanding of GDPR requirements regarding record keeping and recruitment
• Plan and manage the administration and organisation of School-led recruitment processes and interviews and tracking recruitment of successful applicants through to start date

HR:

• Prepare for and support formal HR meetings (sickness, grievance, disciplinary, etc.)
• Advise on HR legislation, policy implementation and ensure compliance with GDPR
• Maintain accurate personnel records and HR systems
• Coordinate staff induction, probation, appraisals, and statutory training

Recruitment:

• Lead recruitment planning and processes from vacancy to onboarding
• Manage job advertising and ensure cost-effective recruitment strategies
• Maintain and update the Single Central Register
• Track recruitment targets and ensure safer recruitment practices

For further information please download the recruitment pack which contains a detailed job description and person specification.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in HR and recruitment
• Strong understanding of employment law and school HR practices
• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively resolve issues
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and continuous improvement

For more information please contact - office@abbeyschool.com