The Hall is an exceptional independent boys’ school with a proud history, a vibrant community, and a deep commitment to nurturing talent both in our pupils and in our staff. We are now seeking an outstanding Head of Human Resources to lead our people strategy and shape the future of our workforce.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take ownership of the full HR function in a school that values excellence, integrity and innovation. As a key member of our leadership structure, you will work closely with the Headmaster, Senior Leadership Team and Governors, acting as a trusted advisor on all strategic and operational HR matters.
The post is offered on a part‑time basis (three days per week) and may be appointed on either a term‑time‑plus or 52‑week contract, subject to negotiation.
About the Role
As our Head of Human Resources, you will be the driving force behind a modern, proactive and people‑centred HR service. You will lead on:
- Employee relations, guiding senior leaders through complex casework and fostering a positive, supportive culture
- Recruitment and onboarding to ensure we attract, appoint and welcome exceptional staff
- Managing pay, reward and workforce planning to shape a fair, competitive and sustainable people strategy
- Maintaining rigorous standards across safeguarding, GDPR and safer recruitment
- Using data, reporting and analytics to provide insight that informs leadership decisions
- Modernising HR practice and enhancing the employee experience through systems, projects and continuous improvement
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our staff feel supported, valued and empowered and that our HR function is robust, compliant and forward‑thinking.
Who We’re Looking For
You will be an experienced HR professional with:
- Strong strategic HR advisory experience at senior level
- Expertise in complex ER casework
- A confident understanding of UK employment law, safer recruitment and compliance
- Excellent communication, relationship‑building and influencing skills
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
- CIPD Level 5 (minimum), with Level 7 desirable
Experience in education or the independent school sector is beneficial but not essential, what matters most is your professionalism, judgement and ability to lead a high‑quality HR function.
We welcome applications from across the full range of school settings. Located in Belsize Park we are easily accessible on the Metropolitan, Jubilee and Northern lines.
The Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and standard pre-employment clearances, including professional references.
Staff benefits
As well as working in a leafy location in a pleasant neighbourhood, close to Central London with good transport links, working at The Hall offers:
- A generous Stakeholder pension scheme
- Death in Service Benefit
- Season Ticket loan scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free daily three course buffet style lunches during the term time which can be tailored to dietary needs and hot drinks and snacks available throughout the day in the Staff Rooms
- Employee Assistance Programme; staff have access to anonymous counselling services, including calls and face-to-face appointments. They also provide an independent, free and confidential advice service that can offer both practical advice and support on topics such as Debt & Finance Support, Legal and Tax Advice, Family Care (parenting, child care, education, divorce / separation, elder care, disability care)
- Opportunity for funding of external professional development and reimbursement of relevant professional membership fees.
- Access to school counsellors
- Annual flu vaccination
- Private Health insurance after qualifying period
- Reimbursement for costs of eye-sight tests and contributions towards glasses for VDU work
- Access to a large and comfortable Staff Common Room
What's it like working at The Hall School? Watch our staff testimonials.