HR Manager

Magdalen College School, Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent day school in Oxford is seeking an HR Manager to oversee HR functions and promote staff well-being. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and several benefits, including free school lunches and fee remission for staff with children. Interest in safeguarding pupils is essential. This full-time role requires on-site presence, and interviews are scheduled for 7th October 2025.

Benefits

Use of gym, swimming pool, squash and golf

Free fitness and well-being classes

Free school lunch

Fee remission for staff with children

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in HR management.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage all HR functions within the school.
• Support staff well-being initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Sensitivity and discretion

Job description

Establishment: Magdalen College School Location: Oxford Salary: 40000 - 45000 Department: Human Resources Job Type: Full Time Closing Date: 29/09/2025 12:00 Interview Date: 07/10/2025 Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 38.75 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: £40,000 - £45,000

The Role

Magdalen College School, founded in 1480, is one of the countrys leading independent day schools.

We are seeking to appoint an HR Manager to join our thriving HR department. This is a full time all year round post, with the successful candidate willing to be on site. Further details of the position can be found in the attached job pack.

The schools application form must be completed in full. Please also upload your covering letter addressed to the Master, Miss Helen Pike, to the Application Supporting Information section.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 7th October 2025. Applicants who only send a CV will be automatically rejected. Magdalen College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the schools pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation http://www.mcsoxford.org/

Benefits

Other

Health and Wellbeing Use of the gym, swimming pool, squash and golf, free fitness and wellbeing classes including mindfulness, pilates and yoga, and staff football, cricket, and tennis

Lunch Free School Lunch is provided whilst at work

School Fee Remission Fee remission of 50% pro rata for staff with children at MCS subject to staff working an FTE of 50% or more. Fee remission of 20% is also available for staff with daughters at Headington Rye Oxford. This is also subject to staff working a minimum FTE of 50%, with remission calculated on a pro rata basis

Skills

Relevant Skills

Demonstrable Experience

Desirable

Display a high level of attention to detail

Desirable

Highly Skilled Communicator

Desirable

Have excellent written and spoken communication skills

Desirable

Personal Attributes

Sensitivity and Discretion

Desirable

Magdalen College School

Magdalen College School

Cowley Place

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX4 1DZ

Recruitment Officer https://www.mcsoxford.org/

Safeguarding Information

Magdalen College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the schools pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation and degree certificate(s).

This role will be in regulated activity and will require a childrens barred list check as well as an enhanced DBS check. The enhanced DBS check is due to this role being exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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