At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR practices and support employee wellbeing in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Join The Oak Trust, a dedicated team focused on education and community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free parking, cycle scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Easily accessible location with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational and leadership skills with a passion for people management.
The predicted salary is between 40766 - 44373 £ per year.
Role: HR Manager
Location: North Chadderton School, Chadderton Hall Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0BN
Hours: 36 hours 40 minutes per week (Option to work term time plus 10 days or full year)
Salary: Grade 9 (SCP 36 40)
- Term time plus 10 days: £40,766 - £44,373
- Full year: £47,181 - £51,356
Employment type: Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
We are looking to appoint a HR Manager to join our dedicated and central leadership team. This is a key strategic and operational role, where you will oversee the delivery of effective HR practices, ensuring high-quality people management, employee support, and compliance across the organisation.
To succeed in this role, you will be highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail. You will have strong interpersonal and leadership skills, the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels, and a commitment to fostering a professional, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
As well as offering you a competitive salary, we also provide free on-site parking, the cycle to work scheme and a range of wellbeing support, including access to employee counselling. Located at the east of Manchester, we are easily accessible through local and regional transport links.
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd July 2026
The Oak Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Disclosure and pre-employment checks. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024’ (para 221).
HR Manager NEW The Oak Trust Posted today Bury £40,766 - £51,356 Flexible Expires on 02/07/2026 in Oldham employer: Bury Council
The Oak Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With competitive salaries, flexible working options, and access to comprehensive wellbeing support, including counselling services, we ensure our HR Manager can thrive in a dynamic environment. Located conveniently in Chadderton, just east of Manchester, our organisation fosters strong community ties and provides ample opportunities for career development within the education sector.
