HR Manager and SEN / Inclusion Administrator, OAKLANDS SCHOOLS

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Greater London is looking for an HR Manager to provide specialist HR support and promote a positive culture. This strategic role requires a strong HR background, especially in the education sector, and involves managing the entire employee lifecycle while supporting school operations. The ideal candidate should be adaptable and keen to develop professionally.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive and committed staff

Ambitious and engaged students

Qualifications

• Experience in HR management essential.
• Background in education sector required.
• CIPD Level 5 or above preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, staff development.
• Oversee performance management and employee relations.
• Support the School Business Manager and senior leadership team.

Skills

Background in HR

Understanding of employment law

Excellent interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Strategic thinking

Operational delivery

Education

CIPD qualification Level 5

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 a HR Manager to provide specialist HR support to the School Operations, and to contribute to the active promotion of the school’s vision and ethos. We are seeking 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 administrative 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) experience in the education sector (essential)
• a solid understanding of employment law and HR best practice (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 will be essential for success in this role (essential).

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 for all posts from 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, please contact us at 0207 613 1014.

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

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.