School HR Manager

Protocol Education Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment firm in London seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the Human Resources function and foster a supportive workplace culture. Candidates should have a strong HR background, experience in education, and hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification. The role includes overseeing HR processes and ensuring compliance with employment laws. This is a full-time temporary position with potential for permanent placement.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing HR functions.
• Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Capability to foster a positive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full HR function including recruitment and onboarding.
• Provide expert advice on policy and employment law.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and relevant legislation.

Skills

Strong background in HR

Experience in the education sector

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to balance strategic thinking

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or above

Job description

Overview

School HR Manager – London – Full Time

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead our Human Resources function and help create a positive, high-performing workplace culture. Previous experience in education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the School Business Director, you will oversee the full HR function, including recruitment, onboarding, staff development, performance management, and employee relations. You will provide expert advice on policy, procedure, and employment law, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and relevant legislation.

Requirements

• Strong background in HR and experience in the education sector.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above (completed or in progress).
• Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.

Benefits

• Supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to shape staff culture and impact the school community.

Additional Information

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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