Expert HR services for schools and academies
Empowering school leaders with specialist, partnership-driven HR support that puts your staff and pupils first.
Giving school leaders peace of mind
Empower your leadership team with comprehensive, flexible outsourced HR designed specifically for the education sector. From daily compliance to strategic workforce planning, discover our tailored packages built to protect and support your school community.
ANNUAL package
HR Advisory
Delivering proactive daily guidance and compliance all year round with access to an assigned HR consultant.
Key benefits:
- Assigned consultant as primary point of contact
- Uncapped generic telephone and email guidance
- Annual audit and termly check-ins
- Local consultation advice
- Monthly school-specific legal updates to your inbox
- A secure client portal
- Optional HRIS software with full training and onboarding
ANNUAL package
HR Partner
Everything within our HR Advisory Package, plus tribunal insurance, hands-on site support, settlement agreements guidance, and more.
Key benefits:
- Employment Protection Liability Insurance
- Three full days of dedicated in-person consultancy
- One complimentary settlement agreement included per academic year
- Assigned consultant as primary point of contact
- Uncapped generic telephone and email guidance
- Comprehensive annual audits and regular termly meetings
- Optional HRIS software with full training and onboarding
On-demand advice
Ad Hoc HR Support
On-demand education HR expertise for complex casework and projects at a chargeable rate with no retainer required.
How we can help:
- Advice and attendance for formal disciplinaries and grievances
- Guidance with school restructures, redundancies, TUPE and more
- Support with complex HR processes relating to safeguarding issues, including LADO and police input
- Accurate interpretations of STPCD and NJC pay and conditions
- Negotiation, drafting, and management of settlement agreements
- Advice on industrial action
Complete protection
Safeguarding your school, staff, and reputation
Whether you are a standalone primary school needing ad hoc support, a growing secondary academy managing complex restructures, or a multi-academy trust scaling its operations, our expert guidance adapts seamlessly to your governance model and institutional size.
From navigating complex LADO safeguarding allegations and DBS/TRA referrals to managing delicate employee relations matters, our seasoned team can help your school remain fully compliant and protected against avoidable risks.
Simply reach out to discuss your school’s current challenges, and we will assess your budgets and needs to recommend the ideal flexible package.
HR support for your school
Your education HR partner
At Heads HR, our service offerings are tailored to the unique challenges that schools and academies face every day. Benefit from:
- Dedicated HR consultants who understand your culture and school ethos
- Flexible support packages tailored to your institution’s size and budget
- Trusted guidance during restructures and legislative updates
- Access to HRIS software, tribunal support, and HR audits
"We have had the pleasure of working with Heads HR for several years and their support has consistently been outstanding. Their depth of knowledge and practical expertise have been invaluable in helping us navigate a wide range of HR matters with confidence. The team is always approachable and it’s reassuring to know there is always someone at the end of the phone or quick to respond via email whenever we need assistance. We highly value the ongoing support they provide and look forward to many more years of working together."
Sally Harkin, Headteacher
Heyes Lane Primary School
"I have used Heads HR for a number of years and have found their support and advice to be invaluable. They are always only a phone call away and I can always trust and know that someone will get back to me promptly if I have a query or an urgent issue to seek advice on. Head's HR have recently supported me through a restructure which made the process so much smoother and easier to manage due to their calm, measured advice and secure knowledge and understanding of policies, processes and procedures. I cannot rate them highly enough due to the clarity they provide; their accessibility and their unwavering support with any issue, large or small."
Kate Brookes, Headteacher
Davyhulme Primary School
Heads HR have provided invaluable HR support for Greave Primary School. Their extensive knowledge of the education sector and round-the-clock availability have enabled the leadership team to swiftly deal with issues in a proactive and informed manner. In addition, the regular updates on current legislation and guidance have ensured we are always fully prepared for any changes. An exceptional, high-quality, reliable service that I can highly recommend.
Jennie Williams, Headteacher
Greave Primary School
Heads HR provides pragmatic, workable HR solutions for our school. They are a key part of our school team and are always on hand to provide advice and resolve issues either remotely or at our school. Communication between school and Heads HR is superb; we never have to wait long to get answers to our questions. Heads HR provide excellent support to our school, and we would definitely recommend them.
Joe Barker, Headteacher
Marple Hall School
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