Business, Human Resources and Operations Leader

Grazebrook Primary School, London, N16 0QP

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time: 4 days 8.00am - 4.00pm 1 day 8.00am - 3:45pm 52 weeks. These hours may be reviewed in consultation with the successful applicant.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Pay Range: PO7 £60,633.00 - £62,742.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Significant senior-level experience leading HR and operational services, preferably within education or local authority settings

• A proven track record of developing and implementing HR and operational strategies with measurable impact

• Extensive knowledge of employment law, education legislation and best practice in HR and operational management

• Demonstrable experience of leading complex organisational change and driving service improvement initiatives

• Experience of managing substantial budgets and resources effectively and strategically

• Experience of working within a multi-school setting or federation

• Experience of overseeing facilities, procurement or ICT services within a school environment

What the school offers its staff

You will join an incredible team and:

• Lead HR and operational strategy across multiple sites, driving excellence and consistency across the federation

• Shape and implement policies that actively support staff wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth

• Provide expert, trusted guidance to leaders and teams, enabling confident and compliant decision-making

• Foster a positive, collaborative culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive

In return, New Wave offers:

• A strong commitment to staff mental health and wellbeing, with practical support and a culture that prioritises balance

• Inclusive, values-led school communities where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters

• High-quality professional development, leadership support and opportunities for career progression across the federation

• The opportunity to make a meaningful strategic impact within a growing and ambitious organisation

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Hackney Education Application Form.docx - 414 KB (opens in new tab)

Business, HR & Operations Leader Application Pack.pdf - 760 KB (opens in new tab)

Business, HR & Operations Leader Two Page Advert.pdf - 1.91 MB (opens in new tab)

Business, HR & Operations Leader One Page Advert.pdf - 1.19 MB (opens in new tab)

About Grazebrook Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 471 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grazebrook Primary School website
• Email address: kbeecroft@newwavefederation.co.uk
• Phone number: 02088024051
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grazebrook-primary-school

An outstanding two form primary school based in Stoke Newington, Hackney.

Arranging a visit to Grazebrook Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kbeecroft@newwavefederation.co.uk.

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