Federation HR Manager - Moorlands & Park Lane Primary Schools
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4UN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e70c295f-dfd2-43e5-beee-1d0cac28f868 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
37 Hours per week - 8.30am to 4.30pm - Monday to Friday - Term Time, inset days, plus 1 week in holidays - Required 23rd February 2026
We are seeking to appoint an HR & Administration Manager to join our warm and friendly team at Moorlands Primary School and Park Lane Primary Schools, where you will be a valuable part of the Federation teams and help support everyday life of the schools.
We are looking for someone who is / has:
• Self-motivated, dynamic and innovative
• Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise and show initiative
• proven experience of HR and recruitment practice together with a logical and analytical approach to support process elements of Administration Management
• experience of working in a school environment - this is desirable but not essential
• excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders, including pupils and staff
• A high standard of literacy & numeracy skills and a good knowledge of Excel & SIMs
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• The opportunity to be part of a supporting and successful team
• A warm and caring ethos across both schools within Federation
• Hardworking, dedicated team of staff and governors, with supportive parents
• A commitment to continuous professional development and support
Visits are welcomed – should you be interested in visiting, please emailbursar@moorlands.reading.sch.uk.Application packs are available to download from the schools’ websites www.moorlandsps.org.uk or www.parklaneps.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Interview date: tbc
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
37 Hours per week - 8.30am to 4.30pm - Monday to Friday - Term Time, inset days, plus 1 week in holidays - Required 23rd February 2026
We are seeking to appoint an HR & Administration Manager to join our warm and friendly team at Moorlands Primary School and Park Lane Primary Schools, where you will be a valuable part of the Federation teams and help support everyday life of the schools.
We are looking for someone who is / has:
• Self-motivated, dynamic and innovative
• Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise and show initiative
• proven experience of HR and recruitment practice together with a logical and analytical approach to support process elements of Administration Management
• experience of working in a school environment - this is desirable but not essential
• excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with a variety of stakeholders, including pupils and staff
• A high standard of literacy & numeracy skills and a good knowledge of Excel & SIMs
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• The opportunity to be part of a supporting and successful team
• A warm and caring ethos across both schools within Federation
• Hardworking, dedicated team of staff and governors, with supportive parents
• A commitment to continuous professional development and support
Visits are welcomed – should you be interested in visiting, please emailbursar@moorlands.reading.sch.uk.Application packs are available to download from the schools’ websites www.moorlandsps.org.uk or www.parklaneps.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Interview date: tbc
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.