OUR SERVICES
Handling every aspect of education HR
We partner with schools and academies across the UK to deliver personalised support that puts your establishment at the heart of our HR provision.
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
Got questions? We have answers
What exactly can you support my school with?
We provide comprehensive, education-specific support across the entire employee lifecycle and key operational areas. Here are some examples of how we can help:
- Safer recruitment and selection processes
- Guidance for Governors during Headteacher recruitment
- Succession planning
- Advice on STPCD and NJC pay and conditions
- School Model Pay Policies and salary protection
- Disciplinaries and grievances
- Attendance and performance management
- Investigations and hearings
- Probationary policies
- Safeguarding and LADO
- External referrals to DBS and (TRA)
- Liaising with Trade Unions and professional associations
- Restructures and redundancies
- TUPE transfers
- Settlement agreements
- Compliance documentation
- HR policy toolkits
Can our school switch between packages if our needs change?
Yes. We understand that a school’s operational priorities and leadership requirements can evolve from year to year. You can discuss your changing needs with our team to transition between our Ad Hoc Support, HR Advisory, and HR Partner packages.
Do you provide HRIS software?
Yes, we provide an advanced Human Resources Information System (HRIS) software as an optional add-on. This digital tool allows schools to digitise employee records and automate sickness absence systems and trigger points.
HRIS add-on pricing is tailored to your school’s maximum employee headcount:
- Up to 50 employees: £700
- Up to 100 employees: £1,25
- Up to 150 employees: £3,163
Please get in touch with our team if you require a tailored breakdown for higher headcounts.
How much do your packages cost?
Pricing is calculated based on the chosen package and your school’s total employee headcount. To make budgeting flexible, schools and academies can pay termly or monthly via direct debit, and a 10% discount applies to those who opt to pay annually. Please note that all prices are exclusive of VAT. Please get in touch with our team for a full, bespoke pricing breakdown for your school.
What makes Heads HR different from a local authority HR provision?
Unlike traditional Local Authority SLAs, which can often feel rigid and structured around process rather than outcomes, Heads HR offers a more flexible and commercially accountable alternative. We provide a personal, tailored service that considers your school’s unique needs. We are committed to high service levels, responsiveness, and creating a genuine impact for every establishment we work with.
"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
Our core values
Backed by decades of education expertise, our core values guide how we partner with your school to empower your staff.
Genuine partnership
We work hand-in-hand with your leadership team from day one, acting as a trusted extension of your school.
Tailored to you
We reject one-size-fits-all approaches, delivering practical guidance that respects your unique workplace culture and specific needs.
Grounded in experience
With over 50 years of combined education expertise, we provide calm, authoritative counsel that safeguards your establishment.