Head of HR | Avanti Schools Trust | £67,025 –£85,689 | Permanent | Hybrid
Based in Stanmore, (1DPW in office).
Are you an experienced education HR leader who enjoys building effective systems, improving service delivery, and creating HR functions that schools genuinely value?
Avanti Schools Trust is seeking a Head of HR to lead and strengthen operational HR across its family of schools and partner organisations.
This is a pivotal leadership role within a growing Trust of 12 schools serving more than 6,000 pupils and 900 staff across London, the Midlands, and the South West.
Avanti’s vision is to inspire “spiritually compassionate changemakers” through an approach that combines educational excellence, character development, and spiritual insight.
As the Trust continues to grow, there is a clear focus on strengthening the operational foundations of HR, ensuring schools receive a consistent, responsive and high-quality HR service they can rely on.
This role is therefore ideal for someone who enjoys bringing clarity, structure and credibility to HR operations. We are only considering candidates with HR experience gained within the education sector.
You will:
• Lead and develop the HR team
• Strengthen HR systems, processes and service delivery across the Trust
• Oversee payroll, compliance and operational HR activity
• Provide expert advice on employee relations and casework
• Improve consistency, visibility and responsiveness across HR
• Work closely with school leaders, Principals and senior colleagues
• Support organisational growth, restructures and change projects
• Help shape longer-term people strategy as the function continues to mature
This role requires a hands-on HR leader who is comfortable balancing operational delivery with wider organisational improvement.
You may currently be:
• A senior HR leader within a MAT or school group
• An HR Business Partner supporting schools
• A senior HR Manager within a large school
What we’re looking for:
• Strong operational HR leadership experience within education
• Experience improving systems, structures and HR service delivery
• Strong employee relations and case management experience
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, compliance and people practice within schools
• The ability to build trusted relationships across a complex organisation
• A practical, visible and solutions-focused leadership style
Why join Avanti Schools Trust?
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen HR across a growing Trust
• A collaborative and values-led leadership culture
• Hybrid working across school and office locations
• Significant scope to influence how HR develops over time
• The chance to contribute to an organisation focused on developing the whole person - intellectually, emotionally and spiritually
Avanti’s values of self-discipline, respect, empathy, integrity, courage and gratitude underpin its approach to education, leadership and collaboration.
For further information and details of how to apply, please apply via this advert.