HR Manager

The Oak Partnership Trust, Taunton, TA2 7EG

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  10 October 2026

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: TBC

HR Manager job summary

HR Manager 

Hours: 20-37 hours per week 

Part time: Working weeks= term time + INSETS, (39 weeks) + 2 additional weeks

Pay scale: Grade 10, points 26-31 FTE= (£38.510- £43,149 )   Actual= £18,989 (based on 20hrs per week, point 26)

Working pattern: Flexible working patterns will be considered, subject to the needs of the role and Trust. 

Contract: Permanent 

Start date: ASAP 

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to make a genuine impact and positive contribution to the employment experience for colleagues across The Oak Partnership Trust. This is a varied and influential role covering the full employee lifecycle.

The role provides an exciting opportunity to lead our HR service, working closely with senior leaders and playing an important role in developing a positive, people-focused culture across our Trust. 

What we are looking for: 

We are looking for someone who combines sound professional HR knowledge with a practical and people-focused approach. You will have the confidence to advise senior leaders, manage complex and sometimes sensitive employee matters, and build positive relationships across a multi-site organisation. 

Education HR experience would be an advantage, but it is not essential. If you are an experienced HR professional from another sector who is interested in bringing your skills into education, we would very much welcome your application.  For full details of the role and requirements, please see the job description and person specification.

What we can offer:

• The opportunity to develop Trust-wide systems. 
• A chance to shape and influence a thriving education Trust.
• A supportive and collaborative Central Team which includes 3 HR administrators. 
• The opportunity for professional development. 
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the experience of colleagues and children across our Trust.
• The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension scheme.

Flexibility:

We want to attract the best person for the role and recognise that this may mean working differently. The role is therefore available for between 20 and 37 hours per week, working 39 weeks plus 2 additional weeks. 

We are open to conversations about working hours, days and patterns, provided these align with the needs of the Trust and our schools. Our Central Team office is based at the Hazelbrook Campus, Selworthy Special School, although the role offers the opportunity for some hybrid working and work from other schools within the Trust. 

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd November 

Interview date: Wednesday 11th November 

Apply Now:

If you're interested in taking the next step in your career, please apply at the fast apply button below and fully complete the online application form. To support your application please outline your skills, experience, and suitability for the role as specified in the job description and specification.

Safeguarding statement:

The Oak Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. 

Please see our Recruitment, Selection and Ex-Offenders Policy for more information. 

Note:

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

The Oak Partnership Trust reserves the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. Shortlisting and interviews may therefore take place prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications. 

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

The Oak Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, evidence of essential qualifications being seen prior to interview and satisfactory references.

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 The Oak Partnership Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Oak Partnership Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-oak-partnership-trust

The Oak Partnership Trust is a family of schools that cater for children and young people from 2 – 19 years old.

Established on 1st January 2019 with a clear purpose of being an inclusive community of schools which inspires a passion for knowledge and the courage and confidence to fly.

Our Trust consists of 9 settings:

Selworthy Special School is split into four sites:
Oakhill Campus provides specialist provision for primary aged learners
Hazelbrook Campus provides specialist provision for secondary aged learners,
The Grove provides specialist provision for sixth form
The Cove provides support for a small number of learners to access mainstream school at Court Fields Secondary School

SEMH school:
Hill View is a new SEMH all through school which opened in September 2024

We have four Primary schools:

Blackbrook Community Primary School.
West Monkton C of E Primary School,
Stoke St Gregory C of E Primary School
Ruishton C of E Primary School

2 Nurseries:
Woodland’s Nursery on the Ruishton site
Little Heron’s Nursery on the West Monkton site.

Whilst all parts of society, including education, have been through a really tough time, we have found at The Oak Partnership Trust that we have grown together and learnt to strengthen our collaboration so that we are better able to match our purpose, achieve our mission and move towards our vision.

We have a highly motivated and skilled team of teachers and support staff who are determined to provide the best possible learning opportunities for all our children and young people regardless of barriers.

We believe that we can never stop learning and we can never stop improving. As a Trust we recognise that we are all responsible for all the children and young people across our Trust, not just with our individual builds; that by working together and learning together we can take the best from each piece and make it into a stronger whole.

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