HR Manager

The School

Established in 1991, Newton Prep is a thriving school for children, aged 3-13. The School is unashamedly ambitious for its pupils who have access to outstanding facilities. We want them to achieve their academic potential whilst also engaging in sport, art, music and drama. In the School, there are currently 530 pupils from Nursery to Year 8.

We want the children to involve themselves in the total life of the School, which includes after school clubs and activities and a wide range of trips. We celebrate the diversity of our pupils; we want our children to develop a strong sense of community, learning how to make a positive contribution to the community of Newton Prep and the world around them.

The ethos and philosophy is one that is based on mutual respect and kindness shown to others.

Our Vision is to provide the children in our care with a first-rate education in the knowledge that time is precious and irreversible. The education we provide has a strong academic base and an imaginatively broad curriculum giving a rich learning experience for all children including provision for children with a range of abilities, including those with high aptitudes in specific subjects.

Moreover, the Newton education has a lasting impact as children progress through their school years and throughout their lives, developing both intelligence and character. Our atmosphere is full of happiness and enthusiasm with a sense of purpose and achievement as both pupils and staff aim high. Good governance bolsters these aspirations. We focus on developing ambition in the children so that they move on to the most appropriate senior school.

Newton Prep is a model for best practice in all aspects of prep education.

Fundamentally, we want Newton Prep children to enjoy their precious childhood years.

Newton Prep is positioned in the heart of central London’s newest vibrant and dynamic development. The area stretching from Nine Elms to Battersea is home to a bustling new ‘town’. The iconic Battersea Power Station, now rebuilt, has transformed this part of the capital. With the opening of the Northern Line tube extension, the school enjoys exceptional connectivity, we are within five minutes’ reach of three different stations, served by four bus routes and even accessible by river!

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive HR Manager to work at Newton Prep. Our staff are our greatest resource, and our HR Manager will hold a key role. Our atmosphere is full of happiness and enthusiasm with a sense of purpose and achievement as both pupils and staff aim high. We are seeking someone who mirrors this approach and is a model for best practice, as we look forward to a new chapter in the School’s life.

The theme is continuity and development – to build on the School’s culture and many achievements to date, not least of all its most recent ISI report issued following inspection in January 2025. Applications are invited from candidates who are CIPD qualified (Level 5 or 7 or equivalent), with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will need a proven track record in your previous roles and will need to show dedication and commitment to develop in this role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to broaden their experience in human resources, manage an HR Assistant and work alongside other teams including the Governing Body, the Head, the Bursar, the Finance Team, the Communications Team as well as other leaders and staff within the School. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent facilities and resources combined with a competitive salary.

The successful candidate will be subject to child protection screening, including a DBS check and barred…