Head of HR

Chrysalis Multi Academy Trust, Kenton, HA3 0UH

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £55,624.00 - £59,005.00 Annually (FTE) Salary Scale PO6 Point 44-47 (£55,624 - £59,005 per annum, full time equivalent) 35 hours per week, Term Time Plus 10 days – salary will be pro rata accordingly

Head of HR job summary

HEAD OF HR

Salary Scale PO6 Point 44-47

(£55,624 - £59,005 per annum, full time equivalent)

35 hours per week, Term Time Plus 10 days - salary will be pro rata accordingly

Chrysalis Multi Academy Trust is at a pivotal stage of growth. Currently comprising Claremont High School Academy and Sudbury Primary School, with The Mount Stewart Schools Federation due to join, the Trust is evolving into a larger, more complex organisation. We are now seeking a strategic and experienced Head of HR to lead our people function at an exciting stage of growth.

About the Role

You will lead both the strategic and operational HR agenda across the Trust, including:

Developing and delivering the Trust’s HR strategy

Leading workforce planning, organisational change and development

Managing complex employee relations casework

Ensuring compliance with employment law and safeguarding requirements

Driving effective recruitment and retention strategies

Will lead a small central HR function, including an HR Administrator, with scope to shape and develop the team as the Trust grows

About You

You will be a credible HR leader with:

Significant senior HR experience across strategic and operational areas

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

Experience advising senior leaders and managing complex casework

Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills

A strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

What We Offer

Competitive Salary

Employer Pension Scheme

Professional development support, including CIPD progression

Occupational Health Support

Cycle to Work Scheme and Free Eye Test

Employee wellbeing initiatives, including Mental Health First Aider training

We welcome applications from candidates both within and outside the education sector. Transferable HR leadership experience is highly valued, and support will be provided to develop sector-specific knowledge.

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.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chrysalis Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chrysalis-multi-academy-trust

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