HR Manager & Executive Support
Overview
At New Moston Primary School, we are a proud and inclusive community, rooted in the values of Growth, Standards, Attitude, and Pride.
We are committed to delivering the highest standards for our children, staff, and wider community. To support this, we are seeking a professional, proactive, and highly organised HR Manager & Executive Support to play a key role at the heart of our school.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a school that is ambitious, child-centred, and values-driven. If you are passionate about supporting people, driving improvement, and making a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the full HR function, providing both strategic guidance and day-to-day support across recruitment, compliance, and people management.
- Manage complex HR processes including casework, restructures, TUPE, and absence management, in line with employment law.
- Coordinate safer recruitment, maintain the Single Central Record, and oversee all onboarding, induction, and appraisal systems.
- Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant records and develop robust HR policies and processes that support school improvement.
- Provide high-level executive support to the Headteacher, including diary management, communication, and meeting coordination.
- Help foster a positive, professional culture through strong systems, relationships, and a solutions-focused approach.
Personal attributes
We Are Looking For:
- A CIPD-qualified HR professional with a strong foundation in employment law and school HR processes.
- Someone who takes pride in high standards and delivers with discretion, efficiency, and professionalism.
- Confident communicator who can handle complex and sensitive issues calmly.
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive in driving improvement.
- Reflective, solutions-focused, and committed to their own growth and development.
- A team player who contributes to a collaborative and positive school culture.
- Someone who aligns closely with our values of Growth, Standards, Attitude, and Pride.
Salary & Benefits
- Grade 8 SCP 31–35 | £39,186 – £43,421 per annum (FTE)
- Flexible working considered
- Regular work-from-home days by agreement
- Dedicated laptop and modern IT systems
- Personal office and a professional, supportive working environment
- Contribution towards relevant professional qualifications
Location
New Moston Primary School
Moston Lane East
Manchester
Gtr Manchester
M40 3QJ
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Please submit your application by Monday 14th July 2025.
For further details, please contact the headteacher by emailing head@newmoston.manchester.sch.uk
Equal opportunities
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
Job reference: 001