Merchant Taylors’ School is a large Independent Boys’ School, situated in 280 acres of parkland in Northwood, Middlesex. The School was founded in 1561, is owned by the Merchant Taylors’ Educational Trust and moved to its present site in 1933. There are four distinct boys’ day schools on campus. The Nursery, the Pre-Prep & the Prep cater for 370 boys, while the Senior School has over 960 pupils. The School employs over 110 teachers and 160 Support staff across Merchant Taylors’ School.
This is generalist HR role with project opportunities. The job holder will provide expert, responsive, professional and compliant HR support to the School in addition to managing and/or supporting key projects and HR process development.
To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required and requested by the Head of HR to meet the priorities and demands of the Senior and Prep School.
Main duties and responsibilities
• Deputise for the Head of HR to provide resilient HR support to the Head Master and SLT.
• Support and contribute to any HR related change management and/or initiatives as required.
• Project manage the development and delivery of key requirements following recent changes to the Employment Rights Bill 2024.
• To support the Head of HR in the provision of guidance and advice to staff and managers on employee relations issues and the interpretation and application of all HR policies and procedures.
• Provide advice and support to managers and investigating officers in relation to managing key processes e.g. disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, attendance management, probations and change management.
• To perform HR advisory role within formal proceedings in line with ACAS guidance and the relevant School policy.
• To keep knowledge and understanding of UK employment law up to date and relevant to ensure all policies and procedures are legally compliant and aligned to best practices in the education sector.
• Support the Head of HR on policy and process development and improvements that foster a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace. • To work with the Head of HR to ensure HR documents (e.g. offer letters, employment contract templates) are current and compliant with employment legislation and safer recruitment.
• Development, production and analysis of key HR metrics addressing areas for improvement.
• Oversee the probation and performance appraisal process.
• Manage the Casual Worker assignment process.
• Develop training materials and deliver a programme of training for line managers and Heads of department, as required.
• Support the HR & Recruitment Officer during surge activity.
• Support the wider HR team in the delivery of ad hoc tasks as required.
Start date ASAP
Hours 15-month fixed term contract.
All year-round role/Monday to Friday. 8.30am – 4.30pm /35 hours per week including one-hour unpaid lunch break
Salary from £39,000 per annum dependent on relevant skills, qualifications an experience.
Closing date for applications Thursday 13th February 2025, 9am
Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early.
Interviews to be held w/c 17th February 2025
Merchant Taylors’ School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information on how the School uses personal data is set out in the School’s Staff Transparency Notice, which can be found on the Vacancy page of the School website