HR Officer & Administration Manager
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M22 1BQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b1902e81-247e-4dd5-a58a-ce6b707605cc |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications:
o CIPD qualifications at Level 3 (required), CIPD qualifications at Level 5 (desirable)
o Willingness to undertake further CIPD training and develop knowledge and experience to take on a wider HR role as the Trust grows.
o GCSE Maths and English Level C or above
Experience:
o Previous experience in similar role o Experience in HR administration o Knowledge of employment law issues – discipline, absence, capability and grievance
o Experience managing staff
o Management of personnel information systems ensuring complete, timely and accurate information is available at all times o Staff performance monitoring and development
o Experience of working in an education setting (desirable)
Knowledge andSkills
o Positive approach and team player.
o Understanding of developments in employment and law and employee relations, and how this impacts the HR procedures within the Trust.
o Managing difficult situations and working with those involved to devise solutions o Strong administrator with close attention to detail.
o Strong IT and data management o Excellent written and verbal communication skills o Highly developed interpersonal skills
o Decisive and acts promptly under pressure o Have experience of working in a flexible and positive manner, being adaptable to changing work patterns
o Ability to work alone, and be part of a team and be self-motivated o Ability to manage a substantial workload and prioritise effectively
o Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and security of information o Have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a
o commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• Enthusiastic and friendly children.
• Committed staff and supportive Leadership and Governors.
• Supportive and interested parents and carers.
• A well-resourced environment and school.
• An opportunity to share in strategic school improvement and development.
• A commitment to your professional development.
• An opportunity to contribute to the continuing development of our school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Qualifications:
o CIPD qualifications at Level 3 (required), CIPD qualifications at Level 5 (desirable)
o Willingness to undertake further CIPD training and develop knowledge and experience to take on a wider HR role as the Trust grows.
o GCSE Maths and English Level C or above
Experience:
o Previous experience in similar role o Experience in HR administration o Knowledge of employment law issues – discipline, absence, capability and grievance
o Experience managing staff
o Management of personnel information systems ensuring complete, timely and accurate information is available at all times o Staff performance monitoring and development
o Experience of working in an education setting (desirable)
Knowledge andSkills
o Positive approach and team player.
o Understanding of developments in employment and law and employee relations, and how this impacts the HR procedures within the Trust.
o Managing difficult situations and working with those involved to devise solutions o Strong administrator with close attention to detail.
o Strong IT and data management o Excellent written and verbal communication skills o Highly developed interpersonal skills
o Decisive and acts promptly under pressure o Have experience of working in a flexible and positive manner, being adaptable to changing work patterns
o Ability to work alone, and be part of a team and be self-motivated o Ability to manage a substantial workload and prioritise effectively
o Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and security of information o Have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a
o commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• Enthusiastic and friendly children.
• Committed staff and supportive Leadership and Governors.
• Supportive and interested parents and carers.
• A well-resourced environment and school.
• An opportunity to share in strategic school improvement and development.
• A commitment to your professional development.
• An opportunity to contribute to the continuing development of our school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.