Newton Prep
Human Resources Manager
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Company Description
Newton Prep is a thriving, ambitious school for children aged 3–13, committed to high standards and a broad, enriching education. Since 1991, the school has combined academic excellence with a strong emphasis on sport, art, music, drama, clubs, and trips, encouraging pupils to engage fully in school life. Staff focus on helping children develop as individuals, rather than fitting them into a predetermined mold, and aim to provide an outstanding educational experience. Relationships with parents and pupils are built on respect, trust, honesty, and a shared ethos of mutual respect, kindness, community, and enjoyment of childhood.
Role Description
The Human Resources Manager is a full-time, on-site role based at Newton Prep in London. The postholder will oversee the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contract and records management, performance processes, and exit procedures.
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- Advising leadership and staff on HR policies, employment law, and best practice
- Coordinating staff training and development
- Supporting a positive, inclusive work culture aligned with the school’s values
The Human Resources Manager will manage HR systems and data, ensure compliance with safeguarding, regulatory, and health and safety requirements, and handle employee relations matters such as absence management and grievance or disciplinary procedures. The role works closely with senior leadership, administration, and teaching staff to support workforce planning and contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes.
Qualifications
- Strong expertise in core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
- Proficiency in HR administration and systems, including HRIS management, data accuracy, reporting, and document control.
- Solid knowledge of UK employment law, safeguarding requirements, and regulatory compliance within an education or similar setting.
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate across staff groups.
- Experience designing or coordinating staff training, professional development initiatives, and change management activities.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, exercise sound judgment, and resolve issues calmly and fairly.
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPD or equivalent) and prior experience in HR management, ideally in a school or non-profit environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with capacity to prioritize multiple demands in a busy, child-centered setting.
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