Business, Human Resources and Operations Leader
Thomas Fairchild Community School, London, N1 7HA21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026
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
Pay scale
- Pay Range: PO7 £60,633.00 - £62,742.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
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.
About Thomas Fairchild Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 220 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thomas Fairchild Community School website
- Email address
- llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Thomas Fairchild Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk.
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