School HR Lead - Reed : Job Details

Closing Date: 6th July 2025 at 18:00Interview Date: 14th July 2025Start Date: September 2025Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annumHours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearLocation: Truro, Cornwall (with travel across Cornwall, Devon, and Torbay)Contract: Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to lead our HR services within a specialist SEND-focused Multi Academy Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and implement innovative HR strategies, ensuring high-quality, dynamic HR services across our schools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic HR plans and policies
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and safer recruitment practices
• Advise senior leaders on employee relations casework
• Drive HR best practices to attract, recruit, and retain top talent
• Oversee HR systems, performance management, and operational processes
• Support the Trust People Strategy, enhancing workplace culture and staff wellbeing

Requirements:

• Proven experience in HR management, ideally within an educational or specialist setting
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working across Cornwall, Devon, and Torbay
• Hands-on, impactful work supporting educational settings
• Collaborative culture focused on staff development and wellbeing

If you are an HR expert with a passion for education and inclusion, we welcome your application.