Human Resources Manager

Community Academies Trust, Tamworth, B77 4LS

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  8 December 2025

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: £36,363.00 - £39,152.00 Annually (Actual)

Human Resources Manager job summary

Join Our Team as a Human Resources Manager 

Location: Dimbleby House, Tamworth | Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 (Scale J, Points 25-28) 
Working Pattern: Whole year, Hybrid (Central Office, Home, and School Visits) 
Contract Type: Full-time | Disclosure Level: Enhanced DBS  

Help to shape the Future of Our Schools

We’re looking for an experienced, forward-thinking HR Manager to join our Trust and help create the best possible environment for our staff—and the pupils they inspire every day.

If you’re a confident HR professional who thrives on variety, values collaboration and enjoys delivering meaningful change, this is an opportunity to influence HR practice across multiple schools and be part of a team driving long-lasting impact.

As our HR Manager, you’ll support the delivery of the Trust’s HR strategy, working operationally and strategically across a broad range of people priorities. You’ll advise senior leaders, lead complex casework, and contribute to key projects that enhance the employee experience and strengthen school performance.

You’ll work closely with the wider HR team to ensure our HR service is proactive, professional and aligned to our vision.

What You’ll Lead On

What You’ll Bring

Employee Relations

Resourcing & Workforce Planning

Probation, Leavers & Compliance

HR Policies & Reward

Wellbeing, Attendance & EDI

HR Systems & Payroll

Learning, Talent & Leadership

General Responsibilities

Strong generalist HR experience, ideally across a multi-site or education setting

Confidence managing complex ER matters and organisational change

Deep understanding of employment law and HR best practice

Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills

A proactive mindset, with a passion for wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

• Work in a role where your influence directly improves staff experience—and pupil outcomes

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative HR team that values innovation

• Engage in ongoing professional development and sector networks

• Enjoy a role with scope to shape policy, process and culture across the Trust

Benefits for our people 

• Support to gain CIPD Level 5 accreditation 

• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone 

• Generous annual leave allocation starting at 36 days (including bank holidays) 

• Supporting professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships and ‘Growing Great People’ 

• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants 

• Access to savings in childcare costs 

• Eye tests & glasses discount 

• Free parking on all sites 

• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential and compassionate support when you need it 

If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a difference in education, we’d love to hear from you. 

 Apply now and help shape the future of our schools. 

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

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 Community Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/community-academies-trust

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