Trust HR Administrator

Moorlands Learning Trust, Ilkley, LS29 8TR

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £23,455.00 - £25,466.00 Annually (Actual) Term time only plus 5 days

Trust HR Administrator job summary

HR ADMINISTRATOR

MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST

Fixed-term 1 year contract, in the first instance

Full-time (37 hours per week) term time only plus 5 days

Actual salary: £23,455.64-£25,466.20 per annum

Salary scale: MLT Support, Scale Points 7-11

This is an exciting opportunity to join Moorlands Learning Trust’s HR team, supporting the delivery of a professional, friendly and responsive HR service across our schools. Working closely with HR colleagues and school teams, you will support the administration of the employment cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, attendance, employment documentation, and workforce data, helping to maintain accurate staff records and keeping HR processes running smoothly.

This role would suit someone who is organised, approachable and detail-focused, who enjoys working with people and welcomes a varied role. If you take pride in providing excellent administrative support and building positive working relationships, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The HR team is based at Ilkley Grammar School and is a friendly, supportive team. We collaborate, learn from each and have a solution-focused, positive approach.

Moorlands Learning Trust is a partnership of schools, and we have 10 schools currently, located in Leeds, North Yorkshire and Bradford. We continue to grow and our vision is to enable every student, whatever their background or starting point, to receive an exceptional education, achieve their very best and develop the confidence and skills to make a positive difference to their own lives and the lives of others.

Partnership working is central to our approach. Our schools learn from and support one another, sharing expertise while serving their individual communities. We want colleagues across the Trust to feel valued, supported and able to thrive professionally.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Can prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Communicates professionally and sensitively with colleagues, applicants and external contacts.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and handles personal information with discretion.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and willing to learn HR systems and processes.
• Works collaboratively while also using initiative to complete tasks independently.
• Is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and the Trust’s values.

In return for your commitment, we can offer:

• A rewarding role supporting colleagues and schools across Moorlands Learning Trust.
• A collaborative working environment with a strong team ethos.
• Opportunities for professional development and career pathways.
• A Trust that values staff wellbeing and professional growth.
• The chance to contribute and make a difference, supporting our schools and the communities they serve.

Closing date for applications: 8am 2nd November 2026

Provisional interview date: Week commencing 2nd November 2026

Moorlands Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to protecting and safeguarding children and young people through its recruitment procedures and all its work across and beyond the Trust. The Trust follows statutory safer recruitment guidance. All persons employed by the Trust, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Moorlands Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moorlands-learning-trust

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