Hr Officer - West London

Marchant Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a vibrant school in Hounslow, West London, to recruit an experienced School HR Manager who will oversee the complete HR function across the school. Reporting to the School Business Manager and Headteacher, the role combines operational leadership with strategic HR advice to ensure compliance with KCSIE, safeguarding, and education-specific frameworks.

The successful candidate will manage safer recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll support, policy

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Experience in educational HR within a school setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and KCSIE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end HR function for the school, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and DfE standards.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership on employee relations, capability, absence management, and restructures.
• Manage HR administration, payroll liaison, and monthly reporting for payroll processing.
• Review and implement school HR policies in line with current guidance and local authority requirements.
• Coordinate performance management cycles, probation reviews, and staff development initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion and diplomacy

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 5/7 or equivalent HR experience

Experience in educational HR (Primary/Secondary/Academy)

Job description

School HR Manager

Location: Hounslow, West London

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP / Next Term

About the Role

A vibrant and forward-thinking school in Hounslow is looking to recruit an experienced and proactive School HR Manager to oversee the complete human resources function across the school.

Reporting to the School Business Manager and Headteacher, you will provide operational leadership and strategic advice on all workforce matters. You will ensure the school remains compliant with safer recruitment practices, employment law, and education-specific HR frameworks, while fostering a positive working culture for teaching and support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Safer Recruitment & Onboarding: Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring strict compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE); manage background checks, reference requests, and maintain the Single Central Record (SCR).

• Employee Relations: Provide expert advice to senior leaders on casework, disciplinary matters, grievances, capability processes, absence management, and restructures.

• HR Administration & Payroll: Oversee staff contracts, variations, maternity/paternity leave, and ensure accurate monthly reporting for payroll processing.

• Policy & Compliance: Review, update, and implement school HR policies in line with current UK employment law, Local Authority guidance, and DfE standards.

• Performance & Development: Coordinate staff performance management cycles, probation reviews, and support training and professional development initiatives.

Key Requirements

• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or Level 7) or equivalent professional HR experience.

• Proven experience managing HR functions within an educational setting (Primary, Secondary, or Academy Trust).

• In-depth knowledge of KCSIE guidelines, Safer Recruitment, and maintenance of the Single Central Record (SCR).

• Solid understanding of UK employment law and national pay/conditions for teachers (STPCD) and support staff (NJC).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact.

• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to complete one).

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive Senior Leadership Team.

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement.

• Continuous professional development and leadership support.

• Convenient transport connections and parking facilities in Hounslow.