Trust Head of HR
Hyde High School, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4SP14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £46,142 - £50,269
What skills and experience we're looking for
Pay Scale: Support Staff Scale, Grade I, point 35-39
Salary: £46,142 - £50,269 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full year (term-time plus 3 weeks will be considered)
Hours: 36 Hours per week
Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Human Resources to lead and shape the Trust’s people function during a period of significant organisational change. This pivotal role will provide both operational and strategic HR leadership, initially supporting Hyde High School while driving the development of a high-performing, centralised HR service across the Trust.
Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a key role in modernising HR practices, leading on complex employee relations matters, and delivering a forward-thinking people and talent strategy that supports workforce sustainability and organisational effectiveness.
This is a dynamic and evolving position requiring a visible, collaborative leader who can build strong relationships across multiple schools, influence at senior level, and lead through change with confidence. The successful candidate will be proactive, resilient, and committed to developing a positive, high-performance culture that enables both staff and students to thrive.
What the school offers its staff
The Trust
The Tame River Educational Trust was founded in January 2022. You can find more information about the Trust at: https://www.tret.org.uk/
Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantages by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.
An Introduction to our Trust Schools
Hyde High School
Headteacher
Ms G Arnold
Hyde High School is an 11-16 Co-Educational Academy in Tameside, Greater Manchester. The school serves over 1200 students, is heavily over-subscribed and has an impressive modern building. We provide an engaging and inspiring educational experience that instils in our students a lifelong love of learning and respect for themselves, our community and our environment. A place where warmth, high expectations and strong values are prevalent in everything we do. A learning environment where every student can thrive and belong. Our work is under-pinned by a clear set of values Ready, Respectful and Safe.
We are rooted in our community, and we celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of everyone. We know that a successful school depends on a strong partnership between school and home and this shared approach is key to the individual success and happiness of every student.
Droylsden Academy
Headteacher
Mr E Mayell
Droylsden Academy is an 11-16 Co-Educational Academy in Tameside, Greater Manchester. The Academy is currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and serves over 900 students. The school is heavily over-subscribed and has an impressive modern building. Our staff are driven by the belief that every child should go to a great school and we believe that every child can become a great learner through politeness, hard work and honesty.
We believe that success should be measured by both academic progress and by one’s contribution to our community and wider society.
Mossley Hollins High School
Headteacher
Mrs A Din
Mossley Hollins High School is an 11-16 Co-Educational Academy in Tameside, Greater Manchester. The school is currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and serves over 900 students. The school is heavily over-subscribed and has an impressive modern building. We are a happy, academically ambitious and inclusive school and we are passionate about learning. At the heart of everything we do are our deeply held values of manners, hard work and honesty.
We believe that success should be measured both by academic progress and achievement, and also by one’s personal and social development and one’s contribution to our community and to society.
Tame River Educational Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses.
We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best.
The Trust and its schools are dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff.
Interested applicants should complete an Application Form and Equal Opportunities Application Form available at: https://www.tret.org.uk/vacancies/trust-job-opportunities/trust-head-of-human-resources/
Completed applications should be returned to Lphillips@TRET.org.uk
Please note, in accordance with safer recruitment practices, CV applications will not be considered.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact candidates who are being actively considered for a position.
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 Hyde High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- Up to 1185 pupils
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hyde High School website
- Email address
- Lphillips@TRET.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Hyde High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Lphillips@TRET.org.uk.
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