School HR Manager
Location: Brent, North West LondonSalary: Up to £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Start Date: Immediate or January 2027Contract: Full-Time, PermanentEssential: CIPD Qualification (or Equivalent) and School-Based HR Experience
School HR Manager – Outstanding Secondary School – Brent
Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in education? Do you have the expertise to lead HR operations within a busy secondary school environment?
KPI Education is recruiting an experienced and highly organised School HR Manager to join a successful and ambitious secondary school in Brent, North West London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified HR professional who understands the complexities of school-based HR, employment legislation, safeguarding and recruitment compliance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the school’s HR function, supporting senior leadership and ensuring effective people management across teaching and support staff.
Applicants must have previous school-based HR experience and hold a CIPD qualification or equivalent recognised HR qualification.
The Role
As School HR Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the day-to-day HR operations across the school.
- Providing professional HR advice and guidance to senior leaders and line managers.
- Managing recruitment, onboarding, contracts and employee documentation.
- Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements and safer recruitment procedures.
- Maintaining accurate personnel records and the Single Central Record (SCR).
- Supporting employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary procedures, grievances and performance management.
- Advising on school HR policies, procedures and best practice.
- Managing staff absence, attendance and occupational health referrals.
- Supporting workforce planning, retention and staff development initiatives.
- Working closely with senior leadership to promote a positive and professional working environment.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Requirements:
- CIPD qualification or equivalent recognised HR qualification.
- Proven HR management experience within a school or educational setting.
- Strong understanding of school HR policies, safer recruitment and safeguarding legislation.
- Experience managing employee relations, recruitment and HR compliance.
- Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Availability to start immediately or in January 2027.
Experience within a secondary school or Multi-Academy Trust would be particularly advantageous.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
- Full-time, permanent position within an established secondary school.
- Opportunity to work closely with an experienced senior leadership team.
- A varied and influential HR management role.
- The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of a successful school community.
- Immediate or January 2027 start available.
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