Head of HR at Unity Education Trust

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5 Days Remaining
  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/UET/13028
  Location
Dereham Sixth Form College, Crown Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4AG
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£56,912.00 - £73,800.00 Annually (Actual)
• Salary – MRS Scale M Point 42 – Point 46 actual salary £56,912 – £62,618 or Scale N Point 47 – Point 51 actual salary £66,140 - £73,800 depending on qualifications.
  Closing Date
8:00am, 23rd Feb 2026
  Start Date
ASAP
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Week commencing 2nd March.
   Interview Date(s)           Week commencing 2nd March.
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About this Role

Head of HR

Unity Education Trust – Central Services

·       37 hours per week

·       All Year Round

·       Salary – MRS Scale M Point 42 – Point 46 actual salary £56,912 – £62,618 or Scale N Point 47 – Point 51 actual salary £66,140 - £73,800 depending on qualifications.                         

·       Interview Date: Week commencing 2nd March.

Are you an inspiring HR leader ready to make a real difference in education? Unity Education Trust is seeking a confident, forward-thinking HR professional to lead our people strategy and deliver a responsive, high-quality HR service across our schools.

The Head of HR:

Will be a key role in delivering the People Strategy, ensuring legal compliance, fostering wellbeing, and supporting school improvement.

oversee the Trust’s approach to employee relations and partnership working

be responsible for coordinating recruitment across the Trust, ensuring recruitment priorities align with the Trust’s aims.

be accountable for supporting effective pay and performance management processes across the Trust, and for ensuring that these align with the Trust’s strategic plans and aims.

be accountable for supporting employee wellbeing and job satisfaction, which aids the Trust in its efforts to recruit and retain the best staff.

ensure that relevant legislative and educational employment knowledge is kept up to date, ensure that all policies and procedures are legally compliant.

design and deliver HR training for leaders and governors, including coaching managers on investigations and people management.

We are looking for a trusted advisor with a proven track record in leading people strategies, ideally within education. Your leadership will empower staff, support school improvement, and help create a culture where everyone can thrive.

Join us and be at the heart of shaping an exceptional experience for our staff and pupils.

How to apply

Click on the Apply Now button. You can save you application and return to it later. Please ensure you have completed your application before the end date.

No CVs accepted – Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidates are advised that they may be subject to an online check from information in the public domain.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 



Contact Details

  Joanne Thompson
  01362 293114


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