HR Manager - Secondary School - Nottingham

Our client is seeking a highly organised and experienced HR Manager to join a well-regarded Secondary School in Nottingham , recognised for its strong leadership, positive staff culture, and commitment to professional excellence.

• Full-time HR Manager required from January 2026
• Well-established Secondary School in Nottingham
• Excellent opportunity to join a supportive and strategically led organisation

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced HR professional to play a pivotal role within a busy and forward-thinking school environment. The successful HR Manager will lead on all aspects of human resources, ensuring robust compliance, effective recruitment and retention, and high-quality support for staff across the school. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic workforce planning and staff wellbeing initiatives.

We welcome applications from proactive, detail-oriented, and confident HR professionals—please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR management role (education experience desirable)
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and compliance
• Experience overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and staff lifecycle processes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) desirable
• Eligibility to work in the UK

School Information

This respected Secondary School in Nottingham offers a collaborative and professional working environment, where staff development and wellbeing are prioritised. The school has a stable leadership team and a clear strategic vision, with HR playing a central role in supporting its success.

The school benefits from modern systems, clear procedures, and a culture of continuous improvement, making it an excellent environment for an HR professional to thrive.

Key Features

• Supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team
• Well-structured HR function with scope to lead and develop
• Positive staff culture and strong employee engagement
• Opportunity to influence whole-school strategy
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Stable and well-regarded school community
• Modern working environment

Salary

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application

If you are an experienced HR Manager seeking a rewarding role within education, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.