HR Manager

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough, Edgware; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

As a vital member of the HR team, you will have proven experience in HR management and in particular employee relations case work. You will also be responsible for training and development, as well as managing key HR data. Collaboration is at the heart of this role—you will work closely with finance on payroll and engage with key members of the school community to ensure a seamless HR service.

HR Manager

(Maternity Cover)

Full Time, 40 hours per week

Required from June 2025

This is a dynamic and varied role, offering the opportunity to support and guide Line Managers and the Senior Leadership team on employee relations, HR policies, and other HR functions.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant school environment.

We can offer:

1. A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high, and students perform very well as a consequence.
2. A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.
3. The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.
4. A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.
5. Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to make an application:

1. Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.
2. To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.
3. The vacancy closes on Monday 14th April at 7.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.
4. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912.

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.