Human Resources Manager and Compliance Officer
(Maternity Cover, Full or Part-time)
Mount House School is a small, co-educational independent day school for students aged 11 – 18 years located on a stunning rural site on Camlet Way in the London Borough of Barnet. With 240 students currently on roll, the School has ambitious plans and investment to grow to 350 in the coming years. Small class sizes and modern teaching methods supported by outstanding pastoral care combine to ensure each student achieves their best, whilst a broad and varied co-curricular programme equips them with the skills needed to thrive in adult life. The School’s vision is underpinned by ASPIRE, values that enable each student to be Adaptable, Supportive, Principled, Inquisitive, Resilient and Excellent. This is a key role with leadership responsibility for Human Resources and Compliance aspects of the School. Experience of HR and Compliance within the Education sector is highly desirable, but is not essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Mount House School as a HR Manager and Compliance Officer to cover a maternity absence either full or part-time (0.6FTE). We are seeking to appoint a qualified and resourceful HR Manager to join our successful and growing school, starting October half-term. The HR Manager will be a trusted advisor to the leadership team in terms of providing advice on all people matters, including processes, policies, recruitment, and best practice.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and team oriented professional to support the continued growth and development of the School as the leading small co-educational senior school in the area.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate with the seniority of the role and the experience of the successful candidate. Further details about the role and how to apply can be found at: Alternatively, please feel free to contact the HR Manager for further information regarding the role by email on: careers@mounthouse.org.uk
To apply, please complete the application form and email it along with a covering letter addressed to the Head. Your letter should explain your interest in the role and highlight the aspects of your experience that are most relevant to the stated criteria. Please e-mail application forms with a supporting statement to: careers@mounthouse.org.uk
The closing date for applications: 10:00 am on Monday 22 September 2025.
Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Mount House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.