HR Manager

Westminster Academy, London, W2 5EZ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Other leadership roles
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: WA Support Scale PO8 Points 46-48 (£56,266 - £58,542) per annum

HR Manager job summary

Westminster Academy is a vibrant and inclusive stand-alone secondary school located in central London, committed to transforming lives through education. We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead our Human Resources function and help shape a positive, high-performing working culture across the school. Prior experience working within the education sector is essential for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting staff and developing strong people strategies. Reporting to the School Business Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, the HR Manager will have overall responsibility for the delivery of all aspects of HR within the academy.

The role involves managing the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to staff development, performance management, and employee relations. You will be the key point of contact for HR-related matters, providing expert advice on policy, procedure, and employment law while ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements and relevant legislation. As a stand-alone academy, you'll be able to operate with a great level of autonomy when making strategic and operational decisions for the benefit of the school. 

We are seeking a professional with;

• a strong background in HR (essential)
• experience in the education sector (essential)
• a solid understanding of employment law and HR best practice (essential)
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above (essential) - already completed or currently enrolled
• excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery will be essential for success in this role (essential).

In return, Westminster Academy offers a welcoming and forward-thinking environment where your professional development will be supported, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the staff culture and ensuring Westminster Academy remains a great place to work and learn.

The working basis for this position is full-time (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week) all year round. We offer 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays.

This is an office-based role and will include school-wide activities and meetings.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding.

A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Westminster Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1073 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westminster Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westminster-academy

At Westminster Academy we have a deep and genuine commitment to provide an education that is unsurpassed anywhere in the world. Our mission is "Education is Success". This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates the Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the best that they can be in all aspects of their lives. We draw out their individual talents and celebrate their personal achievements and their individual contribution.

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