The education sector faces unique people management challenges. At Curzon Outsourcing, we provide specialist HR and organisational development support designed specifically for schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts.

Our Education Services

Strategic HR Leadership

Interim or fractional HR Director support for MATs and large schools, providing strategic direction and operational leadership.

HR Advisory & Casework

Expert guidance on complex employee relations matters including capability, conduct, grievance, and safeguarding-related HR issues.

Safer Recruitment

Compliant recruitment processes that prioritise safeguarding while helping you attract and select outstanding educators.

Leadership Development

Tailored development programmes for headteachers, senior leaders, and middle leaders to build leadership capacity across your trust or school.

Organisational Development

Support for restructures, culture development, and organisational effectiveness initiatives that enhance educational outcomes.

Policy & Compliance

Development and review of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with education-specific employment legislation and statutory guidance.

Governance Support

HR guidance for trustees and governors on strategic people matters, performance management, and employment decisions.

Understanding Education

We understand that schools and academies operate in a unique context:

  • Budget constraints and funding pressures
  • Statutory requirements and Ofsted expectations
  • Safeguarding and safer recruitment obligations
  • Term-time working patterns and school calendars
  • The importance of staff wellbeing and workload
  • The impact of people decisions on educational outcomes

Our solutions are designed with this context in mind, ensuring practical and sustainable approaches that work in the real world of education.

Who We Support

  • Single academy trusts
  • Multi-academy trusts
  • Maintained schools
  • Independent schools
  • School federations
  • Teaching school hubs

Flexible Support Options

Retained HR Service

Regular ongoing support with dedicated HR consultant access

Casework Support

Pay-as-you-go support for specific employee relations cases

Project Delivery

Defined projects such as restructures, policy reviews, or leadership programmes

Interim Leadership

Senior HR leadership cover for MATs and large schools

Let's Talk

Contact us to discuss how we can support your school or trust with expert, education-focused HR and OD solutions.

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