School HR Manager, KPI EDUCATION

School HR Manager – Highly Regarded Secondary Schools – Brent

Full-Time | Permanent or Fixed Term | Easter/September Start

Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience)

KPI Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded and oversubscribed secondary school in Brent to appoint an experienced and driven School HR Manager for an Easter/September start. This is a full‑time position, offered on either a permanent or fixed‑term basis, providing an exciting opportunity to lead and shape HR operations within a thriving and ambitious school community.

This outstanding secondary school has a strong reputation for academic excellence, inclusive values, and exceptional staff development. With a supportive Senior Leadership Team and a forward‑thinking approach, the school places staff wellbeing and professional growth at the heart of its ethos.

As School HR Manager, you will take strategic and operational responsibility for the full HR function, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and best practice across all staffing matters. You will work closely with the Headteacher, SLT, and Governors, acting as a trusted advisor on all HR‑related issues.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading on recruitment and safer recruitment processes.
• Managing employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinaries, grievances, and capability procedures.
• Advising SLT on employment law, HR policy, and regulatory compliance.
• Overseeing payroll liaison, contracts, and staff records.
• Supporting performance management and appraisal processes.
• Ensuring SCR (Single Central Record) compliance and safeguarding requirements.
• Contributing to strategic workforce planning and staff wellbeing initiatives.

The successful candidate will have substantial HR experience within a school‑based setting and a thorough understanding of the unique regulatory and operational requirements of education environments.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in HR management within a primary or secondary school.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and safeguarding in education.
• Experience handling complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Discretion, professionalism, and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above desirable).

This role would suit an experienced School HR Officer ready to step up, or an established HR Manager seeking a new challenge within a high‑performing secondary school.

• Highly regarded secondary school with strong leadership
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Competitive salary (£45–£60k)
• Opportunity to influence HR strategy and staff development
• Immediate start available

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑respected Wembley secondary school at an exciting stage of development, where your expertise will have a meaningful impact.

To express your interest or request further information, please contact KPI Education. Early applications are strongly encouraged due.