School HR Manager — People & Policy Leader

Teaching Vacancies; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A high achieving school in Woking is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead their Human Resource Department. The HR Manager will oversee the employee lifecycle, implement HR strategies, and provide advice on legal compliance, employee relations, recruitment, and training. The position offers benefits such as 26 days holiday, career progression, and a local government pension scheme. The deadline for applications is 10am on January 23, 2026, with interviews on February 2, 2026.

Benefits

26 days holiday (rising to 30 after 5 years)

Career progression

Local government pension scheme

Training and development programmes

Health care cashback plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR management role.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively and provide strategic advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Human Resource Department and manage the employee lifecycle.
• Implement HR strategies and policies that align with school objectives.
• Provide professional advice on employee relations and performance management.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Training development

Legal compliance

Education

Relevant HR qualification

Job description

A high achieving school in Woking is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead their Human Resource Department. The HR Manager will oversee the employee lifecycle, implement HR strategies, and provide advice on legal compliance, employee relations, recruitment, and training. The position offers benefits such as 26 days holiday, career progression, and a local government pension scheme. The deadline for applications is 10am on January 23, 2026, with interviews on February 2, 2026.