HR Manager | Outstanding Primary School | Lambeth

Position: HR Manager
Location: Lambeth
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

HR Manager Role in an Outstanding Primary School

An Outstanding Primary School in Lambeth is seeking to appoint an experienced and strategic HR Manager to lead its people function. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving school that is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional staff while fostering a positive and supportive working environment.

The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, outstanding pupil outcomes, and commitment to staff wellbeing. With a collaborative leadership team and a culture of continuous improvement, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the school's ongoing success.

About the Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of all HR operations, ensuring that recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and workforce planning are delivered efficiently and in line with current employment legislation.

Working closely with the Headteacher, School Business Manager, and senior leadership team, you will provide expert HR advice, oversee safer recruitment processes, manage staff records, support organisational development, and contribute to strategic decision-making across the school.

This is a varied and rewarding leadership role suited to an experienced HR professional who enjoys building positive relationships and driving best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's HR function

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and safer recruitment compliance

• Provide advice on employee relations, policies, and employment legislation

• Manage staff contracts, personnel records, and HR systems

• Support performance management, appraisal, and professional development processes

• Monitor staff absence, wellbeing initiatives, and workforce planning

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and employment legislation

• Work closely with senior leaders to support strategic HR initiatives

The School Environment

This Outstanding Primary School in Lambeth offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where staff are valued as the school's greatest asset. The leadership team is committed to creating a positive workplace that encourages collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

The HR Manager will work closely with leaders across the school, helping to shape a supportive culture that enables staff to perform at their best while ensuring the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an HR Manager or senior HR advisory role

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills

• Experience managing recruitment and employee relations processes

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above

• Experience working within a school or educational environment

• Knowledge of safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements

• Experience using HR information systems and school management software

How to Apply

If you are interested in this HR Manager role at an Outstanding Primary School in Lambeth, please submit your CV as soon as possible.