Key Role Information

Salary
32,061.00 - 33,699.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
26/01/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Grade G Scale Point 19-22
Department
Business Support
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
36.00
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Dean Trust is looking to appoint a suitably qualified, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as a HR Assistant for one secondary and two primary schools located in the Knowsley borough; Lord Derby Academy, Park View Academy and Blacklow Brow Primary School.

 

You will be the sole HR specialist responsible for leading the operational HR function at the schools, therefore the ability to work independently and use own initiative to provide first line advice and solve queries is essential.

 

The role will cover a diverse range of proactive and reactive HR related responsibilities including; maintenance of staff personnel data, recruitment & onboarding, payroll, attendance management, employee relations support, compliance & policy support.

 

The successful candidate must be adaptable and proactive, with a good sense of humour and resilience. You must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential matters sensitively. The ability to develop positive relationships across the school is key to success in this role.

 

This is a mid-level position, therefore in order to seamlessly adapt to the demands of this position, you will need to have previous experience of working in a similar position. Support in the role will be provided through Central HR resources who will be available to offer training and supervision on a regular basis.

 

You will be a key member of our school communities, including the wider HR Team who are distributed across the Trust. Your normal place of work will be Lord Derby Academy, however regular travel (once per week) between the three schools will be required as part of the role.

 

This is a great opportunity to contribute ideas, grow your skills and be part of a forward-thinking department. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and develop your HR career, we’d love to hear from you.

 

The Dean Trust is an educational charity established in April 2012, that currently comprises of 11 academies, 6 secondary, 4 primaries and 1 through school, operating in 3 hubs covering Trafford, Manchester, Knowsley and Wigan local authority areas, including some of the most deprived areas of the country. The Trust has seen steady growth since incorporation and aspires to grow further in the future.


Benefits

Generous Annual Leave
Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff, starting at 26 days increasing to 31 days with service (plus the 8 bank holidays). Support staff on all-year-round contracts can take up to 5 days’ annual leave in term-time.
Local Government Continuous Service Recognise
Recognition of local government continuous service, including service in other schools and academies, when allocating annual leave and occupational sick pay entitlement.
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Paid leave which supports a wide range of circumstances, including family emergencies and religious festivals.
Healthcare Cash Plan
All staff are automatically enrolled into the Simplyhealth Care Cash Plan which is funded by The Dean Trust. This service enables individuals to claim money back for everyday healthcare costs, plus access to 24/7 GP services and health rewards/discounts.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.
Access to School Clubs for dependants
Staff receive access to free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee benefit allowing staff to get bikes and accessories tax-free by paying for them through salary sacrifice
High Street Benefits and Discounts
Access to a variety of shopping discounts at national online and high street retailers.
Occupational Sick Pay
Generous sick pay scheme, entitlement dependent on length of service.

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential
CIPD or other appropriate HR qualification or relevant experiencedesirable

Skills

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people

Personal Attributes

Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently
Committed
Focused
Integrity

Lord Derby Academy

Katie Hurst

katiehurst@thedeantrust.co.uk

Cecil Avenue
Sale
Greater Manchester
M33 5BP

Safeguarding Information

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.


This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.