Business, Human Resources and Operations Leader
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, N4 1SY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 28f466a4-c95f-4274-86bf-4330c4cc52b3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Significant senior-level experience leading HR and operational services, preferably within education or local authority settings
• A proven track record of developing and implementing HR and operational strategies with measurable impact
• Extensive knowledge of employment law, education legislation and best practice in HR and operational management
• Demonstrable experience of leading complex organisational change and driving service improvement initiatives
• Experience of managing substantial budgets and resources effectively and strategically
• Experience of working within a multi-school setting or federation
• Experience of overseeing facilities, procurement or ICT services within a school environment
What the school offers its staff
You will join an incredible team and:
• Lead HR and operational strategy across multiple sites, driving excellence and consistency across the federation
• Shape and implement policies that actively support staff wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth
• Provide expert, trusted guidance to leaders and teams, enabling confident and compliant decision-making
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive
In return, New Wave offers:
• A strong commitment to staff mental health and wellbeing, with practical support and a culture that prioritises balance
• Inclusive, values-led school communities where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters
• High-quality professional development, leadership support and opportunities for career progression across the federation
• The opportunity to make a meaningful strategic impact within a growing and ambitious organisation
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.
• Significant senior-level experience leading HR and operational services, preferably within education or local authority settings
• A proven track record of developing and implementing HR and operational strategies with measurable impact
• Extensive knowledge of employment law, education legislation and best practice in HR and operational management
• Demonstrable experience of leading complex organisational change and driving service improvement initiatives
• Experience of managing substantial budgets and resources effectively and strategically
• Experience of working within a multi-school setting or federation
• Experience of overseeing facilities, procurement or ICT services within a school environment
What the school offers its staff
You will join an incredible team and:
• Lead HR and operational strategy across multiple sites, driving excellence and consistency across the federation
• Shape and implement policies that actively support staff wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth
• Provide expert, trusted guidance to leaders and teams, enabling confident and compliant decision-making
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive
In return, New Wave offers:
• A strong commitment to staff mental health and wellbeing, with practical support and a culture that prioritises balance
• Inclusive, values-led school communities where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters
• High-quality professional development, leadership support and opportunities for career progression across the federation
• The opportunity to make a meaningful strategic impact within a growing and ambitious organisation
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.