Lead School HR Manager: Recruitment & Wellbeing

Guardian Jobs; London (WV); On-site; USD 72,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking an experienced School HR Manager for a Brent-based secondary school in North West London. This full-time, permanent role starts in September and leads all day-to-day HR operations within the school.

You will drive recruitment, onboarding, staff wellbeing, and compliance with safeguarding and employment law, while partnering with senior leaders to elevate people management and staff development across the organisation.

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 professionally.

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.

Skills

HR management

Education sector knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD qualification desirable

Job description

Guardian Jobs is seeking an experienced School HR Manager for a Brent-based secondary school in North West London. This full-time, permanent role starts in September and leads all day-to-day HR operations within the school.

You will drive recruitment, onboarding, staff wellbeing, and compliance with safeguarding and employment law, while partnering with senior leaders to elevate people management and staff development across the organisation.