Do you believe in ‘Excellence for Everyone’? At West Oaks we do.

West Oaks School is a 2–19 special school and a highly rewarding place to work and lead. Having entered a new phase of leadership, we are strategically focused on strengthening and aligning our teaching and learning offer across our three sites, supporting over 500 pupils with SEND across Leeds.

We are seeking a full time experienced and aspirational HR Manager to join our senior leadership team from May 2026. This is a key role, working closely with the Principal and Heads of School to deliver an exemplary HR service across our three sites.

At West Oaks, we have high expectations and an unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of our pupils. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do, and we strive for Excellence for Everyone — pupils, families, staff, and the wider community. We are proud to be a positive, inclusive, and supportive place to work, where staff wellbeing and professional growth are prioritised.

West Oaks is an oversubscribed specialist provision that has benefited from significant local authority investment to expand and develop our facilities and curriculum offer. As we have reached full capacity, this role is vital in ensuring consistency, quality, and continued improvement in teaching and learning across all phases and sites.

If you are highly skilled, enthusiastic, ambitious, energetic, dedicated to raising achievement and ready for a new, rewarding, and exciting challenge, we would like to hear from you.

As HR Manager, you will:

• ·         Deliver an exemplary HR service across the school
• ·         To work closely with the Principal to lead on, shape and implement effective HR strategies that support the school’s goals and vision.
• ·         To manage the HR caseload for the school with an aim of achieving efficient and positive outcomes that nurture strong employee relations
• ·      To ensure effective and robust processes and practices, ensuring full compliance with employment and data protection law and statutory guidance

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced HR practitioner
• Be a team player with a flexible, positive and proactive team-player
• Have excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills,
• Have ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of colleague

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a large, well-established special school.
• Strong support from an experienced and committed senior leadership team.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development tailored to your role.
• Access to high-quality CPD both in school and externally.
• A positive, supportive staff culture with a strong team ethos.
• Access to the Smartclinic wellbeing package and Cycle to Work scheme.

West Oaks operates across three sites: Woodhouse Learning, Boston Spa Learning, and Headingley Learning. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal and Heads of School to deliver an exemplary HR service across our sites. The successful candidate will be based at our Headingley site but will work across all sites. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates who reflect the communities we serve.

Please email recruitment@westoaksschool.co.uk if you have any questions regarding the role prior to applying.  

Application forms must be completed in full; CVs will not be accepted.
Completed applications should be submitted by Sunday 8^th March 2026 at midnight.

Interviews will take place week commencing 16^th March 2026.