HR Administrator
Whalley Range 11-18 High School, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M16 8GW19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 November 2026
Closing date
9 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £15,638.00 - £16,885.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade 4, Points 7 - 11
HR Administrator job summary
21 Hours Per Week
All Year Round
About Greater Manchester Education Trust
Greater Manchester Education Trust (GMET) was established in 2022 following the successful merger of two local multi-academy trusts. We currently oversee four academies and two sixth form colleges and one primary school, working in some of the most academically, socially, and ethnically diverse communities in the region.
GMET is a diverse and inclusive Trust for young people of all backgrounds in Greater Manchester. We are committed to providing the best learning, the best support, and a sense of belonging in our community so that every child and adult can fulfil their ambition and have a great future.
Help us create lives of opportunity
Behind every successful school is an exceptional team of people.
We're looking for an organised, proactive and highly professional HR Administrator to join our People Team, providing high-quality HR support within one of our schools.
You'll play a vital role in supporting colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle, coordinating recruitment administration, maintaining workforce records, processing payroll changes and ensuring our safer recruitment and compliance processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
Working closely with the HR Operations Manager and Trust Recruitment Lead, you'll help ensure our HR service is responsive, professional and centred on providing an excellent experience for colleagues.
We're looking for someone who:
- enjoys organising and coordinating multiple priorities;
- has excellent attention to detail;
- understands the importance of confidentiality;
- enjoys working with people and providing excellent customer service;
- wants to be part of a Trust committed to Care, Excellence and Respect.
Whether you already have HR experience or are looking to develop your career in People Services, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious Trust where you'll make a real contribution every day.
Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience, and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Why Join GMET?
A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague
At GMET, we believe that great futures are built by great people. Every colleague in our schools experiences the same focus on care, guidance, opportunity, and challenge that we provide for our learners. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and every role, whether teaching or support, is valued.
When you join GMET, you’ll be part of a trust that puts people at the heart of its strategy. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow within an inclusive, ambitious environment where wellbeing and professional development are priorities. Through bespoke support, tailored CPD, and opportunities to collaborate and innovate, you’ll become the very best practitioner and advance your career with us.
What We Offer
- A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
- High expectations for all learners and staff
- A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
- Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
- A commitment to equity, diversity, and accessibility
- Tailored CPD and coaching
- Trust-wide networks and learning communities
- Leadership development pathways
- Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options
Employee Benefits
- Comprehensive professional development and clear career pathways
- Health cash plans and generous pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working options
- Blue Light Card and similar discount schemes
- Free parking and more
To Apply
We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS checks
- Reference and identity verification and other pre-employment checks.
- Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Further information about the job
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Whalley Range 11-18 High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1712 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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Whalley Range 11-18 High School is a popular high performing, multi-cultural inner city girls’ comprehensive school, with a thriving Sixth Form, close to the heart of the Manchester City Centre, bordering Moss Side, Hulme, Withington and Chorlton. The school has 1667 students on roll with 220 students in the Sixth Form. There are currently 200 staff employed at the school, both teaching and non-teaching
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