HR Manager - Independent School - London - January 2026...
A prestigious independent school in London is seeking a highly skilled HR Manager to join the Senior Support Team from January 2026. This is a full-time, permanent position overseeing the full HR lifecycle and supporting approximately 250 staff across teaching and support roles.
Key Details
• Role: HR Manager
• School: Independent (3–18), London
• Start: January 2026
• Suitability: CIPD Level 5+ desirable
• Line Management: HR Officers & Recruitment Coordinator
About the School
The school is renowned for academic excellence, outstanding pastoral provision, and a strong professional culture. With modern facilities, a large staff team, and a forward-thinking leadership structure, the HR function plays a central role in supporting strategic development, compliance, and wellbeing. Staff benefit from collaborative departments, access to training, and a highly supportive senior leadership team.
The Role – What You’ll Do
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, HR compliance, and safer recruitment checks.
• Manage employee relations, performance processes, and staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversee HRIS systems, payroll liaison, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with KCSIE, safeguarding regulations, and employment law.
• Support SLT with policy development, change management, and HR strategy.
• Provide guidance to line managers on HR matters across the school.
Person Specification
• CIPD Level 5 or above (Level 7 advantageous).
• Strong HR management experience, ideally in education or regulated settings.
• Excellent understanding of safer recruitment and employment law.
• Strong communication, diplomacy, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional integrity.
Salary & Benefits
• Competitive independent school salary
• Pension scheme, CPD, wellbeing programmes, on-site facilities
Safeguarding
Appointment subject to enhanced DBS, references, and online checks.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering note expressing your interest.
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