HR Manager – Southwark | Join an Established SecondarySchool

📍 Southwark | ⏰ ASAP Start | 💼 Temporary to Permanent | 🕣 Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm | 📚 Term Time Only | 💷 £45,000–£52,000 FTE A well-established secondary school in Southwark is looking for an experienced HR Manager to join its team as soon as possible. You’ll have responsibility for the school's day-to-day HR function and will work closely with an HR Assistant, senior leaders and line managers across the school. About the Position The role covers a broad range of HR activity, including: Providing practical HR advice to managers and staff. Managing recruitment and safer recruitment processes. Supporting employee relations cases. Overseeing absence, probation and performance processes. Managing contracts and staff changes. Maintaining accurate HR records and systems. Ensuring the Single Central Register is kept up to date. Supporting payroll and workforce information. Reviewing and implementing HR policies. Working alongside the HR Assistant on general HR administration. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have previous HR experience within a school, academy, college or similar education environment. You should be confident advising managers, have a good understanding of current employment legislation and be able to deal with sensitive matters calmly and professionally. A CIPD qualification would be advantageous, along with experience of safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements. 🎁 The Benefits Temporary-to-permanent position. Term-time-only working. £45,000–£52,000 FTE, depending on experience. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. HR Assistant support. Pension scheme. Employee wellbeing benefits. Training and development opportunities. 📩 How to Apply If you’re an experienced HR professional and available for an ASAP start, please apply with your CV. We’ll contact suitable candidates to discuss the role and the opportunity to become permanent. If shortlisted, you will be contacted within 72 hours.