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Interim Head of HR
Job summary
A multi-academy trust in Slough is seeking a part-time interim Head of HR to lead strategic HR functions across their schools. The role is office-based, on a fixed term contract for 6 months with the possibility to extend. Candidates should be CIPD Qualified Level 7 or have extensive HR experience, ideally within the educational sector. Key responsibilities include providing strategic HR leadership, developing HR strategies, and managing HR initiatives across the trust. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.
Benefits
Qualifications
- CIPD Qualified Level 7 or extensive senior HR experience required.
- Significant experience of working as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner.
- Strong track record of providing strategic HR advice across multiple sites.
- Experience in strategic planning at a senior level.
- Knowledge of employment legislation, including TUPE and Employment Tribunals.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and advice for HR across the Trust.
- Develop and maintain effective HR strategies.
- Manage Trust-wide projects to harmonise HR practices.
- Work with external HR provider for strategic advice.
- Support effective HR transactional activities in schools.
Skills
Job : Interim Head of HR
School : Multi-Academy Trust, Slough, Berkshire
Start date : ASAP / End of January 2026
Annual FTE Salary : £69,332
Contract : Office based. Fixed term contract for 6 months (potential to extend up to 12 months). Part-time 4 days a week (0.8), hours 8am to 4 : 30pm. 52 weeks a year but term time only will be considered.
Reporting to : The CEO
Aston Education is looking for a part-time interim Head of HR for a medium size Multi-Academy Trust with primary and secondary schools in Slough in Berkshire. You will lead on strategic HR functions and services across the trust.
- 29 days holiday per year (pro rata)
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Membership to private health insurance
- Free parking
- Passionate central team and Headteachers
- Providing strategic leadership, advice and guidance for HR across the Trust.
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective HR strategies to support the effective management of people resources across the Trust.
- Manage relevant Trust-wide projects and initiatives to harmonise HR practices across the schools in the Trust.
- Work closely with the Trust's external HR provider to support the delivery of effective strategic advice and guidance.
- Work closely with Headteachers, HR Advisors in schools, School Business Managers and other key school personnel to support the effective and consistent provision of HR transactional activities in schools.
- CIPD Qualified Level 7 or extensive senior HR experience.
- Significant experience of working as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner at a school or multi-academy trust.
- Strong track record of providing strategic HR advice across multiple sites.
- Experience of strategic planning at a senior level.
- A sound knowledge of employment legislation and case law, including TUPE legislation and preparing cases for Employment Tribunals.
This is a growing multi-academy trust with all schools Ofsted Good or Outstanding.
Closing date : Monday 5th January 2026, at 12pm.
Applications : Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal conversation and to apply for this interim Head of HR job.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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