HR Business Partner based at Spring Brook Upper School

Spring Brook Academy, Oldham, Lancashire, M35 0DQ

6 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 36 hours 40 minutes per week / Full Year
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £44,075 - £47,181 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Substantial operational HR experience, including casework (ER, disciplinary, grievance)
Experience of advising and coaching line managers and senior staff on all HR related matters
Experience supervising or line managing HR staff or equivalent
Experience working in a regulated environment (education, local government or similar)
Experience of working with trade unions/professional associations
Excellent working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Strong interpersonal skills, able to advise and influence managers at all levels
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, to exchange information with a range of audiences, particularly where information can be complicated or of a sensitive nature
High level of discretion, professionalism and sensitivity handling confidential issues

What the school offers its staff

A supportive and values-led culture
Opportunity to make a real impact across a growing trust
Flexible working arrangements, including options for hybrid working
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
High quality continuing professional development (CPD) through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team
Hospital Saturday Fund Health Cash Plan, with discount platform and access to Perk Box
Trust TOIL Scheme for all staff
The opportunity to be part of our thriving team, who are committed to creating meaningful futures for both our students and staff

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.