HR Manager and SEN / Inclusion Administrator

OAKLANDS SCHOOLS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklands Schools seeks an experienced HR Manager to provide specialist HR support and lead the HR function within the school. The role involves managing the employee lifecycle, promoting the school's vision, and developing comprehensive HR strategies to enhance the working culture. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone passionate about education and staff development.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive and committed staff environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in HR and experience in the education sector.
• Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Willingness to undertake a CIPD qualification if not already completed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to performance management.
• Lead HR function and promote a positive school culture.
• Support SENCO and Deputy Head with administrative duties.

Skills

HR experience

Employment law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Operational delivery

Education

CIPD qualification Level 5 or above

Job description

Required from September 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

35 hours per week, 43 weeks per year

Salary: Scale SO2 - PO1 Points 27-31 £41,580 - £44,430 per annum pro rata (Actual salary payable £40,503.42- £43,279.63 per annum)

Pay award of 3.2% pending agreement

We are seeking to appoint an HR Manager to provide specialist HR support to the School Operations and contribute to the active promotion of the school’s vision and ethos. We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead our Human Resources function and help shape a positive, high-performing working culture across the school. Prior experience working within the education sector is essential for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting staff and developing strong people strategies. Reporting to the School Business Manager and working closely with the senior leadership team, the HR Manager will have overall responsibility for the delivery of all aspects of HR within the school. The job holder will also support the SENCO and the Deputy Head (Inclusion) with administration duties.

The role involves managing the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to staff development, performance management, and employee relations.

We are seeking a professional with:

• a strong background in HR (essential) and experience in the education sector (essential)
• a solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices (essential)
• a CIPD qualification Level 5 or above (highly desirable) — already completed or willing to undertake once in post
• excellent interpersonal skills,
• a collaborative mindset, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery — essential for success in this role.

We are keen to hear from you if you:

• Aspire to develop further as a professional
• Are flexible and adaptable
• Are ambitious, hard-working, and a team player

We can offer you the opportunity to join:

• A highly committed and dedicated staff
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Students who love their school, are ambitious, and want to learn

Oaklands School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be DBS checked.

Please apply via the button below. Alternatively, contact us at 0207 613 1014.

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 2nd July 2025.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.