Job Description

Location:

Merton, London

Contract:

Interim / Temporary | 3 Days Per Week or 5 mornings/afternoons - very flexible

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

Interim HR Manager

to support a busy and growing

secondary SEN school

. The ideal candidate will be confident managing day-to-day HR operations in an education setting and will play a key role in overseeing recruitment, compliance, and staff wellbeing during a period of significant growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate all aspects of the recruitment and onboarding process for teaching and support staff. Maintain and update the

Single Central Record (SCR)

in line with safeguarding and Ofsted requirements. Support senior leaders with employee relations matters, including absence management, performance, and staff wellbeing. Ensure all HR policies, procedures, and records comply with current employment law and school safeguarding standards. Manage contracts, payroll administration, and staff files in collaboration with the school's business and leadership team. Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to staff and managers.

About You

Proven HR experience, ideally within a

school or education setting

. Strong working knowledge of

safer recruitment

and

SCR compliance

. Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Contracted Hours

This role is very flexible. Ideally, the successful candidate could work 3 full days a week, but for the right person, they are happy to negotiate different hours (e.g 5 mornings, 5 afternoons, mix of half- and full-days).

This Role Would Suit You If...

You're a proactive HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and enjoys making a positive impact in a school that supports young people with special educational needs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 110.00-140.00 per day

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking
Work Location: In person