Key Role Information

Salary
£25,989.00 - 28,142.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
30/09/2026 09:00
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Band 3, Scp 6 - 11
Department
Human Resources
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
36.25
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Dean Trust is seeking a dedicated and organised HR Administrator to join our HR Team, who will be providing professional administrative support across the trust while ensuring confidentiality.

Salary – Band 3, scp 6 – 11,
Full Time Salary £25,989 - £28,142 per annum
Actual Salary £20,791 - £22,513 per annum
(Pay Award Pending)
Start Date – ASAP
Location – Ashton on Mersey School, Cecil Avenue, Sale, M33 5BP
Hours – 29 hours per week – All Year Round (Working hours and days to be confirmed with the successful candidate)
Benefits:
- 26/31 days annual leave entitlement based on length of service
- Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
Please see below of the amazing employee benefits we offer.

The HR Administrator will be responsible for the accurate management of employee data and general HR administration to help deliver a well-organised and responsive HR Service.

You will play an active role in managing the recruitment lifecycle – from placing adverts to completing essential pre-employment checks.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with exceptional organisational skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about promoting a positive and consistent experience for all employees across the Trust.

Please find below a job description and person specification.

If you would like to learn more about The Dean Trust, please visit www.thedeantrust.co.uk

Method of Application
The preferred method of application is electronically via our career’s website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk All applications must be made using The Dean Trust’s application form. Applications will be shortlisted for interview and the HR Department will contact those applicants who are selected. Applications will be shortlisted for interview and the HR Department will contact those applicants who are selected.

Closing Date
Applications received after the closing time of 09:00 on Wednesday 30th September 2026. will not be considered. 

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

For more information about the role, please contact the HR Operations Manager on 0161 973 1179 ext 2349 or via email at omairchunara@thedeantrust.co.uk 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.


Benefits

Conditions of Service
We adopt national terms and conditions for all teaching and non-teaching employees.
Occupational Sick Pay
Generous sick pay scheme, entitlement dependent on length of service.
Continuous Service
Recognition of local government continuous service.
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Paid leave which supports a wide range of circumstances, including family emergencies and religious festivals.
Health Care Cash Plan
We are excited to be part of the Simplyhealth Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
Preferential Admission
Employees with two years at the Trust will benefit from preferential admissions arrangements for their children.
Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
The Believe Learning Institute
Access to high-quality professional learning and development programmes through our dedicated training centre.
Recognition Awards
Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free and confidential counselling service available 24/7.
High Street Benefits and Discounts
Access to a variety of shopping discounts at national online and high street retailers.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Pension and Death in Service Benefit
Automatic enrolment into either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching employees.
Annual Leave
Generous annual leave entitlement for non-teaching employees.

Qualifications

CIPD or other appropriate HR qualification or relevant experiencedesirable
Level 3

Skills

Personal Attributes

Committedessential
Integrityessential
Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently essential
Self-disciplined and able to reflect and learn in order develop wisdom and understandingessential
Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young peopleessential

About Us

The Dean Trust Central

Omair Chunara

omairchunara@thedeantrust.co.uk

Cecil Avenue
Sale
Cheshire
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.