HR Officer & Administration Manager
The Willows Primary School, Manchester, M22 1BQ33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 8am
Date listed
18 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Term time only + 2 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £32,597 and £40,777
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.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Willows Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 429 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Willows Primary School website
- Email address
- dayan.atenyam@cosst.co.uk
The Children of Success Schools Trust was established in March 2013 to formalise the relationship between The Willows Primary School and Haveley Hey Community School in a multi-academy Trust. With a strong Board of Trustees, the Trust has achieved an efficient transition to academy status for the two schools and has successfully purchased a community building next to Haveley Hey School known as ‘The Bridge’. With the support of Manchester City Council the Trust has opened a two year old provision at The Bridge which is flourishing and preparing disadvantaged children for school. The Trust also adopts a strong Rights Respecting ethos and has gained Gold status and is a Nurture School.
Arranging a visit to The Willows Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dayan.atenyam@cosst.co.uk.
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