HR Manager at St Edward’s School

Grade G SCP 18 to 23 dependent on experience
30 to 37 hours per week, 39.6 to 40 weeks Per year
£31,537 to £34,434 pro-rata (Pay award Pending)
Actual Salary 30 hours £22,234 to £24,277 Actual Salary 37 hours £27,700 to £30,245

St Edward’s School is a high-performing school with an amazing Support Staff team. Our school is heavily oversubscribed and enjoys an excellent reputation for combining high expectations of all, with warm relational approaches to learning.

Due to the retirement of our long-serving HR Manager and an internal restructure, we have an exciting opportunity to reshape and strengthen our business support management team.

We are seeking applications from experienced Human Resources professionals who will play a key role in supporting the Headteacher and School Business Manager to develop the strategic and operational management of the school.

Depending on the successful applicant's background and expertise, the role will either focus solely on leading all HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance and workforce planning or for talented candidates with the skills and experience, an additional 7 hours per weeks with two additional holiday working days is available to also lead our Office Administration Team.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have significant experience in HR, ideally in a school context;
• Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills;
• Can work strategically while maintaining excellent operational standards;
• Share our commitment to supporting staff and delivering the very best outcomes for our students.
• Have a sincere commitment to our ethos and vision as a school, and our drive for continuous improvement.

In return we offer a happy working environment, fantastic students, great facilities, tailored CPD and a highly motivated staff community. 

Please visit our website at https://st-edwards.poole.sch.uk/ for further information about our unique school.

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. All appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks.

Closing date:  Thursday 3 September 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 7 September 2026