HR Manager

Moulsford Prep School is situated on an idyllic 30-acre site on the banks of the River Thames. Our Prep School (age 7 – 13) traditionally delivered an outstanding all-boys education, and is now moving towards full co-education by accepting girls into Year 3 from September 2025, who will continue through the school, until the whole school is fully co-educational by 2030.

Our Pre-Prep (age 3 –
7) became co-educational in September 2023.

The HR Manager is a key member of the School’s Business Administration Team working closely with the Bursar and the Bursary Team and leading meetings with the Headmaster and Deputy Head to consider staffing and other staff related matters. The role has high levels of autonomy and, as the only HR professional in the school, the successful applicant will cover the full range of HR matters, from HR strategy through to HR administration and maintaining the Single Central Register.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent Application
• CIPD qualified or equivalent
• Well organised and efficient, with solid HR experience
• Up to date knowledge of employment law
• Team player with highly effective communication and interpersonal skills and a professional, flexible and proactive attitude
• Capacity to think both creatively and logically with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise effectively and balance competing pressures to see tasks through to completion
• Desire and ability to take ownership of the role, work under pressure and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Supportive of Moulsford’s ethos and strategic objectives
• As with all staff, responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of any children and young persons with whom they come into contact in accordance with School policies
• Experience of HR in a standalone role
• An understanding of the requirements of the SCR
• An understanding of and empathy with the independent school sector, together with a commitment to the School community and its purpose and future prosperity
• Familiarity with Moulsford Prep School and/or other similar schools
• Safer recruitment trained
• Experienced in the use of iSAMS or another similar database
• PENSION All employees are eligible to join a staff pension scheme.
• IN-HOUSE CATERING Our in-house catering team ensures that staff enjoy complimentary good quality, healthy and balanced meals every day.
• THE BARN FITNESS CLUB The School offers gym membership for all employees at The Barn Fitness Club in Cholsey.
• CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT All employees are encouraged and supported with access to regular Continuing Professional Development.
• SALARY Competitive salary offered dependent on experience and qualifications, commensurate with industry standards

Applicants should submit the following:

• A one-page letter of application.
• Completed Application Form (CVs are welcome alongside the Application Form

Career Opportunities:
Prep School Jobs at Moulsford

• Closing Date for applications is Monday 9th March 2026.
• Initial Interviews will take place week commencing 16th March 2026.
• References will be taken prior to interview unless otherwise indicated.