HR Lead
Royal Docks Academy, London, E16 3HS14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Negotiable
Closing date
29 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 October 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
- £33,000.00 - £35,000.00 Annually (Actual) Inner London Salary Range plus excellent benefits
HR Lead job summary
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive HR Lead to join our school and play a key role in delivering a high-quality, professional and supportive HR service.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a busy, people-focused environment and wants to make a positive difference within a school community.
As HR Lead, you will oversee the day-to-day HR operations within the school, working closely with the Headteacher, senior leadership team and wider Trust HR team. You will be a key point of contact for staff and managers, providing guidance and ensuring HR processes are delivered effectively, consistently and in line with Trust policies.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating recruitment, selection, onboarding and induction processes.
- Providing first-line HR advice and guidance to staff and school leaders.
- Supporting employee relations matters, including absence management, performance, conduct and wellbeing.
- Managing HR administration, employee records and payroll-related processes, ensuring information is accurate and submitted on time.
- Maintaining safer recruitment compliance, including the school's Single Central Record.
- Working collaboratively with the HR Business Partner and the wider Trust HR team to ensure a consistent approach to HR practices.
- Identifying opportunities to improveHR processes and contribute to the effective running of the school.
About You
We are looking for someone who is approachable, professional and confident in managing a varied workload. You will have experience in operational HR, strong organisational skills and the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
You will have a good understanding of HR processes and employment legislation, excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Experience of working within education would be advantageous, but we also welcome applications from HR professionals with transferable experience from other sectors.
Why Join Us?
As part of BMAT Education, you will be joining a collaborative and supportive Trust where people are at the heart of what we do.
You will benefit from working alongside an experienced central HR team, with opportunities to develop your knowledge, share best practice and contribute to wider Trust initiatives.
We are committed to creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
If you are passionate about HR, enjoy building relationships and thrive in a varied and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.
About the Trust
BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.
The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.
What can BMAT offer you?
BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:
- Generous employer pension contribution through Local Government Pension Scheme
- Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
- Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work
- Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
- Lifestyle and discount savings
- Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
- A collaborative culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional respect.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on young people’s lives.
Please note: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be shortlisted or appointed.
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 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Royal Docks Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 849 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Royal Docks Academy website
School location
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