HR Manager

Role: HR Manager

Start Date:

August or September 2026

Location:

Buckinghamshire (bordering Berkshire and West London) Contract Term:
Permanent Salary: 50,000 - 60,000

A leading independent prep school in Buckinghamshire, close to Berkshire and West London is seeking an HR Manager for August or September 2026. This is a full‑time and permanent role.

This is a well‑established independent school, committed to providing an outstanding education and nurturing environment for its students.

The School is seeking a committed and experienced HR Manager to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape all aspects of HR within a close‑knit, values‑driven community. Reporting to the Head, you will provide a comprehensive HR service across the school, supporting both teaching and support staff. You will be responsible for recruitment, employee relations, safeguarding compliance, HR policy development, and day‑to‑day advisory work, ensuring best practice and alignment with current employment legislation.

The successful candidate will be a confident HR generalist with sound judgement, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both strategically and operationally. Experience in the education sector and knowledge of safer recruitment practices would be advantageous.

If you have experience in HR and have a passion for education, please send your CV to Duncan or contact him for more information including an information pack.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.