HR Manager | Wandsworth | Outstanding Secondary School
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Job Summary
Could you bring a professional people-focused approach to HR within an ambitious school environment
An Outstanding secondary school in Wandsworth is seeking an HR Manager to join its central support team. This would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys being involved across the full range of HR activity and wants a role where their advice and expertise can have a genuine impact.
Rather than being purely administrative the position will involve working closely with school leaders and managers helping them navigate people matters and ensuring HR processes are handled consistently and effectively.
You will be involved in:
Recruitment selection and staff onboarding
Contracts employment changes and personnel documentation
Employee relations and case management
Absence and attendance management
Performance management and probation
HR policies and employment legislation
Safeguarding and pre-employment compliance
Staff records and HR systems
Payroll liaison and monthly HR information
Staff wellbeing and engagement
HR reporting and workforce data
Were looking for someone who has already developed strong experience within an HR environment and is comfortable managing confidential and sometimes sensitive situations.
You should be approachable and professional with the confidence to challenge when necessary and the judgement to know when matters need to be escalated. Experience within a school or education setting would be beneficial but isnt essential.
A CIPD qualification would be welcomed alongside a good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
School: Outstanding Ofsted-rated Secondary School
Location: Wandsworth London
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Interested in taking the next step in your HR career
Apply today with your latest CV and well be in touch if your experience matches what the school is looking for. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted within 72 hours to discuss the opportunity further.
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