Strategic Lead for Human Resources

Woodberry Down Community Primary School, London, N4 1SY

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hrs per week pro rata (+ 2 weeks per year) 8.00am - 4.00pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £53,994 - £56,154

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills & Abilities -

The successful candidate will be able to:

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to build credibility with senior leaders

Confidence to provide constructive challenge

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Ability to manage competing priorities

Strong HR systems and IT competence

Personal Qualities -

The successful candidate will be able to:

Professional, highly organised, and

trustworthy

Resilient, calm under pressure, proactive,

and solution-focused

Collaborative, confident yet empathetic,

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

A rewarding leadership position with strategic impact across four schools.

A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team culture.

Professional development and opportunities for career progression.

Opportunity to manage four Senior Administrative Officers and shape HR systems.

Our schools are vibrant, diverse and inclusive, offering rewarding opportunities within

our Federation. If you are an effective communicator with vision, energy, and a strong

commitment to operational excellence, we welcome your application.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Strategic Lead for Human Resources Application Pack.pdf - 2.49 MB (opens in new tab)

About Woodberry Down Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 661 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Woodberry Down Community Primary School website
• Email address: llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk
• Phone number: 02088024051
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodberry-down-community-primary-school-london

An Outstanding three form primary school based in Manor House Hackney.

Arranging a visit to Woodberry Down Community Primary School

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

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