About This Role
We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to provide lead operational activity across the School, ensuring the continuation of a high‑performing, values‑led workforce.
The role supports the School’s educational mission by delivering effective people management, robust safeguarding practice, and compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements. The HR Manager will be responsible for the day‑to‑day delivery and management of the HR function at New Hall School.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver the School’s HR strategy aligned to its vision, values, and long‑term development plan, including workforce‑related financial planning.
* Advise senior leadership on organisational design, workforce strategy and culture to support whole‑School improvement.
* Oversee end‑to‑end recruitment and selection processes, ensuring full compliance with safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements.
* Manage workforce planning to attract, retain and develop high‑quality staff.
* Ensure all pre‑employment checks, staff records and the Single Central Register are accurate, compliant and inspection‑ready.
* Maintain compliance with employment law, safeguarding regulations, ISI standards and GDPR, acting as the key contact for inspections.
* Provide expert HR advice to leaders and manage employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence).
* Develop, implement and review HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practice.
* Oversee performance management, CPD initiatives, succession planning and talent development across staff.
* Manage payroll, pay reviews, pensions and benefits, ensuring accuracy, compliance and effective coordination with finance and payroll providers.
Candidate Expectations
* Clear understanding of and commitment to Catholic education.
* Care about the School’s charitable work and public benefit and help nurture the spirit of service to others.
* Hold CIPD Level 5 qualification.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
* Proven experience of safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities.
* Ability to operate operationally in a busy School environment.
* Excellent communication, organisational, IT and management skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence to advise senior leaders.
* Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
* High level of discretion, integrity, professionalism and emotional intelligence.
What New Hall Offers
* 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays).
* Excellent benefits & CPD.
* Lunch without charge in term time.
* Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club.
Location
The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HS
Contract
Permanent, Full‑Time, FTE.
Salary
£40,178.00 – £49,450.00 annually.
Application Closing Date
Midday, Monday 8 June 2026.
Contact
Emma
01245 467588
hr@newhallschool.co.uk
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