School HR Manager

Grade C – Term Time Only + Banked Hours

Salary: £35,412 – £44,075

Location: School Management Office, City of Birmingham School

City of Birmingham School is seeking a highly skilled and motivated School HR Manager to join our small, supportive and dedicated School Management Office team.

About the Role

The HR Manager will oversee and manage comprehensive HR operations across the school, including recruitment, staff records, payroll queries, absence management, induction, performance management documentation and statutory returns. The role also ensures compliance with statutory requirements including the Single Central Record, DBS administration, HR policies, safeguarding requirements and School Workforce Census obligations.

Additional responsibilities include providing advice to managers and staff on HR policies, supporting workforce planning, staff training, development programmes and appraisal processes, and liaising with external agencies including Payroll, HR providers, the Local Authority and Trade Unions. The role includes line management responsibilities.

What We Can Offer You

• A forward thinking school committed to continual improvement and innovation.

• A friendly, close‑knit and highly supportive School Management Office team.

• A supportive, enthusiastic and highly motivated staff team and governing body.

• A strong commitment to continuing professional development

• Career opportunities within the school

• Blue Light Card access, offering discounts across UK retailers and services.

• Birmingham City Council employee benefits, including:

  • Membership of the highly rated Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

    • Generous pension contribution by the council

    • This is a career average scheme, meaning your pension is based on your average earnings, offering security independent of stock market performance.

    • Your total reward package includes your basic salary plus the employer’s pension contribution.

  • Cycle to Work scheme.

  • Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

  • Access to My Rewards, an employee benefits platform offering discounts, cashback and wellbeing resources.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who are/has:

• Eager to develop their own expertise and engage in continued learning.

• Able to work independently, using their initiative to bring new ideas and contribute to school development.

·       Team player

• Substantial HR experience, some knowledge of employment law and strong HR compliance knowledge

• Excellent communication and administrative skills

• The ability to manage confidential information professionally, and confidence in handling competing priorities.

To request an application pack or arrange a visit to the school, contact Jodie Massie at Hays:

T: 07761 446571

E: COBS@hays.com

Closing Date: Monday, 9th February

Shortlisting: Wednesday, 11th February

Interviews: Wednesday, 25th February

All staff are expected to understand and be committed to Equal Opportunities in employment and school delivery.

Safeguarding Commitment - City of Birmingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment:

· An enhanced DBS check is required for this post

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line check as per the Keeping Children Safe In Education document