Norwich School - Head of HR

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Human Resources to lead and develop our HR function, supporting a staff body of over 350 employees.

Detail

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Human Resources to lead and develop our HR function, supporting a staff body of over 350 employees. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Senior Management Team to shape and deliver a people strategy that enables the school to thrive.

The salary for this full time, permanent position is £58,000 per annum. You will oversee the full employee lifecycle, ensuring excellence in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with employment law and safeguarding requirements, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The successful candidate will join a leading independent school at the heart of a vibrant educational community and be a confident HR leader with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships across the organisation, including with trade unions. You will bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-established and ambitious school.

We have a strategic aim and commitment to increase the diversity of our staff body. We are passionate about the adults in our community being positive role models for pupils of all backgrounds and we also want our staff to reflect the diversity of our pupil body and wider society in general. We would therefore particularly welcome applicants who come from ethnically minoritised backgrounds.

To apply for the role, please complete and submit an application form by midnight on Monday 11th May 2026.

Norwich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Registered Charity No 311280 Co-Educational, HMC: 11-18; IAPS: 3-11

Documents

• Head of HR JD - April 2026 PDF Document