Trust Human Resources Manager

Framwellgate School Durham, Durham, DH1 5BQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: To be agreed
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £38,220 - £39,862

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and all round organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically.
• Able to direct and motivate others while working as part of team.
• Ability to remain composed, adaptable, and effective under pressure, maintaining high performance and professionalism in challenging situations.
• Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
• Able to make a quick decision and respond flexibly and adapt to changing and challenging circumstances.
• Able to interpret HR policies and procedures and apply them in practice and embed within the School’s community.
• A strong aptitude for IT.
• Employee Relations: Expert in conflict resolution, investigations, and fostering positive workplace culture.
• Talent Acquisition & Retention: Skilled in recruiting top talent and workforce planning to drive business goals.
• HR Strategy & Compliance: Experienced in policy development, HR strategy, and employment law compliance.
• Performance & Development: Strong in performance management, coaching, and designing learning programs

Desirable:

• Experience of working in an educational environment
• Experience of working with HR Database/ HR Systems

What the school offers its staff

The leadership of the school is committed to trusting in the professionalism of all its staff.At a leadership level we are all committed to the values of ethical leadership and to applying this to every aspect of school life. Every member of the school community should feel able to speak to anyone else on a professional level and that their concern or question will be listened to, acknowledged and acted upon. As a consequence of this approach, morale amongst the staff is high as we encourage them to seek professional joy and value working here. The school will benefit from a new build due to open in 2027, but the heart of any school is not its bricks and mortar but the people who work there, something we recognise and celebrate.

Flexible working opportunities

The role is the equivalent of 3 days per week (o.6 FTE), all year round. Hours are to be agreed with the successful candidate.

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

Framwellgate School Durham is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and barred list check will be required for this post.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

HR Manager Candidate Information Pack V1.1 Dec 2025.pdf - 1.66 MB (opens in new tab)

About Framwellgate School Durham

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Framwellgate School Durham website
• Email address: vacancies@framdurham.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/framwellgate-school-durham-durham

Framwellgate School Durham is an 11-18 non-selective secondary school and Single Academy Trust. The school roll has increased by 35% over the last five years, and we now have more than 1300 students who attend the school.

Arranging a visit to Framwellgate School Durham

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@framdurham.com.

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