HR Manager

The Brakenhale School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7BA

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 February 2026

• Closing date

  7 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday- Thursday 8.30- 4.30, Friday 8.30- 4.00. All year round
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £35,163 - £39,881 per annum, starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Pay scale: NJC Fringe Support Staff pay scale, points 23-28

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will need:

• Educated to at least A-level standard (or equivalent)
• Educated to at least GCSE grade C/4 standard (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Experience of working in a Human Resources related environment
• CIPD Level 3/5 qualification
• Good knowledge of employment law knowledge and understanding of key HR processes e.g. recruitment, appraisals, absence management
• Ability to use initiative to improve process and to be creative and analytical in order to find solutions to complex HR issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with related issues/individuals with tact, diplomacy and discretion
• Ability to work quickly, methodically and accurately under pressure and act flexibly to support others and respond to unplanned situations
• Resilient under pressure and able to work to strict timelines

What the school offers its staff

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding 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.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

GLT Recruitment Brochure - Why you should work for GLT.pdf - 4.31 MB (opens in new tab)

HR Manager Brakenhale Recruitment Pack 2026.pdf - 3.12 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Brakenhale School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1108 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Brakenhale School website
• Email address: hr@brakenhale.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-brakenhale-school-bracknell

Brakenhale School is a rapidly growing, high performing 11-19 secondary school with a strong commitment to high standards for students and staff. We are a friendly school, with a firm commitment to providing professional development opportunities for our staff and a passionate belief that every student in our school matters.

We have recently been judged as Good by Ofsted (January 2019) with 3 Outstanding categories; Leadership and Management, Personal Safety and Behaviour and our Post 16 Provision. We are incredibly proud to be the local secondary school of choice for the fourth year running.

Arranging a visit to The Brakenhale School

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

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