HR Manager

The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2ST

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time plus 4 weeks. 42 working weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: FTE £39,152 and £42,839 - actual between £36,540 and £40,894
• Pay scale: G9 (SCP 24 -27)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an organised multi-tasker with excellent IT, analytical, and communication skills. While not strictly essential, the ideal candidate will bring:

• Education Sector Expertise: Proven experience managing HR operations within a school or educational setting.

• Compliance Knowledge: Hands-on experience maintaining and auditing the Single Central Record (SCR) to rigorous safeguarding standards.

• Framework Familiarity: Working knowledge of Local Authority frameworks, specifically the Burgundy Book (Teachers) and Green Book (Support Staff) conditions.

• Contractual Expertise: Deep knowledge and practical experience in drafting, managing, and updating complex staff contracts within education or local government frameworks.

• End-to-End Payroll: Proven experience in payroll processing, salary calculations, and resolving complex payroll and pension queries.

• Employee Relations: Experience coordinating complex case management (disciplinary, grievance, and absence) within a unionised environment.

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and specialised HR/school database systems.

What the school offers its staff

We are a Lincolnshire County Council maintained school.

We offer membership of West Yorkshire Pension Fund, with a generous employer contribution.

We offer annual Health Screening as part of our comprehensive wellbeing package.

You will benefit from a supportive work environment, from both Leadership Team and the wider staff body.

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

Queen Elizabeth’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

HR Manager (Sept 26).docx - 7.3 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1139 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough website
• Email address: recruitment@qehs.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01427 612354
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-queen-elizabeth-s-high-school-gainsborough

Local Authority secondary maintained grammar school.

Arranging a visit to The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@qehs.lincs.sch.uk.

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