HR Officer

Are you an organised, proactive HR professional looking for a rewarding role in education?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly efficient and accurate HR Officer, with a positive and professional attitude, to join our forward thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant contribution to the effective management and development of our workforce, supporting all aspects of the employee journey and helping to maintain a positive and successful working environment for staff and students.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and delivering a comprehensive, high-quality HR operational service across the school, taking ownership of all elements of the employee life cycle.
• Ensuring all records and information relating to employees are legally compliant, correctly maintained, and strictly confidential.
• Providing proactive HR advice and operational support to senior leaders, contributing directly to the effective running of the school and the delivery of teaching and learning.

About You

• Confident, proactive and adaptable
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Able to build positive relationships
• Confident in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Previous experience working in an educational setting would be an advantage but not essential

At Rainhill, we live by our values — Learn, Think, Contribute, Care. We are proud of our reputation for excellence and inclusion, and you’ll be part of a dedicated, welcoming team that makes a real difference every day.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent, full-time role
• ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) - Part of Stephenson MAT
• Supportive inclusive environment - Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
• Excellent partnerships - Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more.

If you are passionate about developing others and have the passion to make a lasting difference ensuring every student feels they belong, we would love to hear from you.

Purpose of the post:

• To manage and deliver a comprehensive, high-quality HR operational service across the school, taking ownership of all elements of the employee life cycle.
• To ensure all records and information relating to employees are legally compliant, correctly maintained, and strictly confidential.
• To provide proactive HR advice and operational support to senior leaders, contributing directly to the effective running of the school and the delivery of teaching and learning.
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs): To actively contribute to, and potentially deliver, HR support services to partner or external schools as part of agreed Service Level Agreements, providing an opportunity for wider professional collaboration and development.

Key Dates:

Apply by: 9.00AM on Monday 14th September 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Apply now: Email your completed application to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by calling 01744 677205.