School HR Manager

KPI EDUCATION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Education is recruiting a School HR Manager for a Brent-based secondary school in North West London. This full-time, permanent role starts in September and leads the school's HR function within the senior operational team.

You will drive recruitment, onboarding, staff wellbeing, absence management, performance procedures, and compliance with safeguarding and employment law, while partnering with senior leaders to shape people development and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Previous HR management experience within a school setting is essential.
• Strong knowledge of education HR processes and employment legislation.
• CIPD qualification desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confident handling of sensitive employee matters.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and highly professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day HR operations across the school.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Oversee employee relations, absence management, and performance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, employment law, and school policies.
• Provide HR advice and guidance to senior leaders and staff.
• Support staff wellbeing and professional development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR systems and personnel records.

Skills

HR leadership

Recruitment

Staff wellbeing

Compliance

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

School HR Manager – Brent, North West London
Full-Time | Permanent | September Start | Salary up to £60,000

Are you an experienced school HR professional ready to take the lead within a thriving secondary school?

Do you have the expertise to drive strategic HR initiatives while supporting staff wellbeing, recruitment, and operational excellence?

A successful and highly regarded secondary school in Brent is seeking an experienced School HR Manager to join its senior operational team from September. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished HR professional with previous school-based experience to play a pivotal role within a dynamic and forward-thinking educational environment.

The school has built a strong reputation for academic success, excellent staff retention, and a supportive working culture. As School HR Manager, you will lead the school’s HR function, working closely with senior leaders to ensure the highest standards of people management, compliance, recruitment, and staff development across the organisation.

This role requires a confident and proactive individual who understands the unique demands of working within education and can effectively manage a busy HR department while contributing strategically to the wider success of the school.

The Role

• School HR Manager

• Full-time, permanent position

• September start

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum

• Based in Brent, North West London

• Lead all day-to-day HR operations across the school

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies

• Oversee employee relations, absence management, and performance procedures

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, employment law, and school policies

• Provide HR advice and guidance to senior leaders and staff

• Support staff wellbeing and professional development initiatives

• Maintain accurate HR systems and personnel records

About the School

• High-performing and well-respected Brent secondary school

• Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team

• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development

• Inclusive and diverse school community

• Excellent staff retention and positive workplace culture

• Modern facilities and professional working environment

• Easily accessible via public transport across London

Candidate Requirements

• Previous HR management experience within a school setting is essential

• Strong knowledge of education HR processes and employment legislation

• CIPD qualification desirable

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

• Confident handling sensitive employee matters professionally

• Proactive, solution-focused, and highly professional approach

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced School HR professional to take on a senior operational role within a successful Brent school where your expertise and leadership will make a genuine impact.