HR Manager

Job title: HR Manager (Cluster)

Location: East London

Starting salary: £47,307 gross per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours a week / 46.67 weeks a year (Term Time plus two weeks)

Start date: As soon as possible

We are seeking an experienced and highly knowledgeable HR professional to lead and manage Human Resources across our East London Cluster of primary schools, including Walthamstow Primary Academy, Whittingham Primary Academy, Longshaw Primary Academy, Salisbury Manor Primary, and Winston Way Academy.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate strong operational HR knowledge and experience with the ability to analyse, develop and apply effective HR processes and solutions. You will be organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference in education.

Working closely with the Executive Business Manager and Principals of each school, you will deliver an efficient and effective HR service, ensuring consistent implementation of policies and procedures. This is a unique opportunity to bring strong leadership and expertise in HR to help guide and strengthen our practices across the Cluster. Join a supportive and dedicated team in a role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding.

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• An additional day's paid leave awarded per annum.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other's professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Perkbox benefits platform.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the UK, dedicated to bringing out 'the Best in Everyone.' Our mission is to ensure that both students and staff are supported to achieve their full potential and thrive.

As part of our East London Cluster, you will join a supportive and hardworking team, where individuals bring strong work ethics and a commitment to delivering excellence. We believe in the power of teamwork and the value of shared expertise, with resources like United Hub simplifying work processes and managing workloads for an improved work-life balance.

We offer unparalleled opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, alongside access to a nationwide network of professionals committed to excellence. United Learning rewards staff with competitive pay, career progression, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact on education.

Although not essential, the ideal candidate will have a background in education, but most importantly, they will possess the ability to work well under pressure and collaborate effectively across all schools in our cluster and the wider Trust.

We are looking for:

• A reliable, highly motivated, and self-driven professional with proven HR experience.
• An excellent communicator who can build positive relationships and foster teamwork, even within diverse working styles.
• Confidence and ability to support, coach, and guide colleagues in HR-related matters.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practice and a solid understanding of Employment Law.
• Experience in managing HR services across multiple sites or a comparable organisation.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex situations with professionalism.
• Strong management skills, including setting expectations and balancing conflicting priorities.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and pride in maintaining high standards of work.
• Proficiency in IT systems.
• A commitment to contributing to the review and development of HR policies and procedures.
• Resilience and adaptability to manage a dynamic and varied workload with autonomy.
• A proactive, professional approach, with a focus on continuous improvement and excellence.

Please see the job description and person specification for further detail.

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Vacancies | Winston Way Academy: Complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is midnight on Monday, 29 Jun 2026. Interviews will take place soon after.

Applicants are encouraged to contact us to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact

hr@winstonwayacademy.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.