HR Manager

HR Manager

40 hours per week, term time plus 20 days

8.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday  

St Gabriel’s is an independent day school founded in 1929, which incorporates St Gabriel’s Nursery, our EYFS provision. At present, there are approximately 500 pupils in the School. Sandleford Priory dates back to the early Middle Ages and is set in a beautiful Grade 1 listed building within 33 acres of Capability Brown parkland, which provides a gracious setting in which to work. 

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic HR generalist to lead and deliver a full and effective HR service across the School. As a confident HR professional, you will provide trusted HR advice to senior managers and enjoy working in a busy environment with a hands-on approach to customer service.

This is a key role encompassing all aspects of HR policy and operations, working closely with the Bursar and Principal to help shape and promote a culture which recruits, retains and develops staff of the highest quality in order for St Gabriel’s to meet its educational objectives.

With significant generalist HR experience, you will be a confident communicator and able to develop positive working relationships. Combining a high level of attention to detail with administrative efficiency, you will be comfortable working in a confidential environment requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion. Educated to degree level and CIPD qualification is required; experience of safeguarding and safer recruitment processes will be an advantage although training in this aspect can be given.

Salary and Benefits:

·        Salary: £36,624 - £40,031 (£41,925 - £45,825 FTE)

·        Generous contributory pension scheme.

·        Free on-site parking.

·        Life assurance cover.

·        24/7 access to a virtual GP.

·        Access to Financial advice service.

·        Free Perkbox subscription which gives you access to discounts on local gym memberships, cinema tickets, days out, supermarket shops, cars, health, beauty & fashion brands plus much more.

·        Outstanding grounds and outdoor space to work in.

To Apply:

Please apply by completing an Application Form

(either through TES, or the St Gabriel’s application form found on the website)

to hr@stgabriels.co.uk. Closing date for applications is midday on 17th December 2024 (or earlier if a suitable number of applications are received). 

Interviews will take place 2nd and 3rd January 2025.   

Applications will be considered as they are received and candidates may be invited for interview at any stage. Early applications are therefore warmly encouraged.



This role will commence from as soon as possible, subject to the completion of pre-employment checks and notice period for the successful candidate.       

St Gabriel’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the receipt of an enhanced DBS certificate and verification under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.