HR Manager

SANZA Teaching Agency; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

External HR adviser support

Three-day week

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join a Camden primary school on a part-time basis (3 days per week). The role focuses on day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, employee relations and safeguarding compliance, with support from external HR advisers.

You will partner with school leaders to maintain effective HR practices within a values-led environment. The ideal candidate will have generalist HR experience, exposure to education or public sector settings, and a

Qualifications

• Proven generalist HR experience in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in education, the public sector or local authority is advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of employee relations, recruitment and employment law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with discretion.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations for the school.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and safer recruitment checks.
• Support managers with absence, disciplinary and capability processes.
• Maintain SCR, contracts and HR policies for safeguarding requirements.
• Coordinate staff appraisal cycles and people management practices.
• Offer confidential HR guidance to school leaders as needed.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Education sector experience

Employee relations

Recruitment & onboarding

HR compliance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

HR Manager - Primary School, Camden

SANZA Teaching Agency Part-time 3 days per week

SANZA Teaching Agency is recruiting an experienced HR Manager to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Camden. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional to take ownership of day-to-day HR operations, working closely with the senior leadership team and benefiting from the support of external HR advisers.

The school offers a positive, values-led working environment where staff wellbeing is a priority, alongside the flexibility of a three-day working week and potential hybrid working arrangements.

The Role

As HR Manager, you will lead on operational HR matters, providing advice and guidance to school leaders while ensuring that recruitment, employee relations and HR procedures are managed effectively and in line with current legislation and safeguarding requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• HR Operations: Act as the main point of contact for school leaders on HR matters, liaising with external HR advisers and trade unions where required.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, coordinating applications, safer recruitment checks and onboarding new staff.
• Employee Relations: Support managers with absence management, disciplinary and capability procedures, probation reviews and performance management.
• Safeguarding and Compliance: Maintain accurate HR records and ensure the Single Central Record (SCR), contracts and policies meet relevant safeguarding and employment requirements.
• Staff Development: Coordinate annual appraisal cycles and support managers in maintaining effective people management practices.
• HR Advice: Handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion and empathy, providing clear and practical guidance.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who can work autonomously, manage competing priorities and build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role.
• Experience within education, the public sector or a local authority setting, which would be advantageous.
• A sound understanding of employee relations, recruitment, employment legislation and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations confidently and diplomatically.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload independently.
• A professional, approachable and solutions-focused attitude.

What the School Offers

• Three days per week, providing an excellent work-life balance.
• Negotiable hybrid or off-site working arrangements.
• Access to experienced external HR advisers for additional guidance and support.
• A welcoming, supportive and values-driven school environment.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to staff wellbeing and the effective running of the school.

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a flexible, rewarding opportunity within a supportive primary school environment, we would love to hear from you.