HR Manager (Education/School)
We are currently seeking a knowledgeable, proactive and highly organised HR Manager to join a highly regarded and high-performing secondary school in Westminster. This is a full-time, permanent position with an ASAP start, offering an exceptional opportunity to take a leading role in shaping and delivering the school’s HR provision at an exciting point in its development.
About the School
This Westminster secondary school is recognised for its strong academic performance, inclusive ethos and outstanding commitment to staff and student wellbeing. The school prides itself on being a welcoming and collaborative environment, where staff feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow professionally.
With excellent leadership, a modern campus and a forward-thinking culture, this is an ideal environment for an experienced HR professional looking to contribute to a dynamic and ambitious school community.
As the HR Manager, you will lead on all aspects of the school’s HR operations. This is a strategic and hands-on role, working closely with the Headteacher, SLT and middle leaders to ensure the smooth running of staffing, compliance and people management across the school. Leading the full HR function, ensuring compliance with legislation and school policies
- Overseeing the recruitment process for all staff, including advertising, shortlisting and interviews
- Managing safer recruitment and onboarding, including DBS checks, references and Right-to-Work compliance
- Supporting staff relations, performance management, contract management and absence monitoring
- Advising senior leaders on HR matters including policy, disciplinary issues and best practice
- Managing HR systems, personnel files and accurate record-keeping
- Supporting staff induction, CPD tracking and whole-school HR projects
- Liaising with external agencies, local authority teams and HR partners as required
This role requires professionalism, discretion and the ability to build strong working relationships across the school.
Previous HR Manager or senior HR Officer experience (school experience highly desirable)
- Strong understanding of safer recruitment and HR processes within education
- Experience advising on policy, employee relations and HR compliance
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced school environment
- Competitive salary based on experience and aligned with school support staff leadership scales.
This HR Manager role offers a superb opportunity to join a highly regarded Westminster secondary school with an immediate start. Please forward your CV as soon as possible to apply.
Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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