Trust Head of HR
Hyde High School
Tameside Permanent £46,142 - £50,269 Full Time On-site Expires 06/07/2026
Trust Head of Human Resources Pay Scale: Support Staff Scale, Grade I, point 35-39 Salary: £46,142 - £50,269 per annum Contract: Permanent, full year (term-time plus 3 weeks will be considered) Hours: 36 Hours per week Closing Date: Monday 6th July 2026 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: As soon as possible We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Human Resources to lead and shape the Trust’s people function during a period of significant organisational change. This pivotal role will provide both operational and strategic HR leadership, initially supporting Hyde High School while driving the development of a high-performing, centralised HR service across the Trust. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a key role in modernising HR practices, leading on complex employee relations matters, and delivering a forward-thinking people and talent strategy that supports workforce sustainability and organisational effectiveness. This is a dynamic and evolving position requiring a visible, collaborative leader who can build strong relationships across multiple schools, influence at senior level, and lead through change with confidence. The successful candidate will be proactive, resilient, and committed to developing a positive, high-performance culture that enables both staff and students to thrive. The Trust The Tame River Educational Trust was founded in January 2022. You can find more information about the Trust at: https://www.tret.org.uk/ Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantages by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships. An Introduction to our Trust Schools Hyde High School Headteacher Ms G Arnold Hyde High School is an 11-16 Co-Educational Academy in Tameside, Greater Manchester. The school serves over 1200 students, is heavily over-subscribed and has an impressive modern building. We provide an engaging and inspiring educational experience that instils in our students a lifelong love of learning and respect for themselves, our community and our environment. A place where warmth, high expectations and strong values are prevalent in everything we do. A learning environment where every student can thrive and belong. Our work is under-pinned by a clear set of values Ready, Respectful and Safe. We are rooted in our community, and we celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of everyone. We know that a successful school depends on a strong partnership between school and home and this shared approach is key to the individual success and happiness of every student. Droylsden Academy Headteacher Mr E Mayell Droylsden Academy is an 11-16 Co-Educational Academy in Tameside, Greater Manchester. The Academy is currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and serves over 900 students. The school is heavily over-subscribed and has an impressive modern building. Our staff are driven by the belief that every child should go to a great school and we believe that every child can become a great learner through politeness, hard work and honesty. We believe that success should be measured by both academic progress and by one’s contribution to our community and wider society. Mossley Hollins High School Headteacher Mrs A Din Mossley Hollins High School is an 11-16 Co-Educational Academy in Tameside, Greater Manchester. The school is currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and serves over 900 students. The school is heavily over-subscribed and has an impressive modern building. We are a happy, academically ambitious and inclusive school and we are passionate about learning. At the heart of everything we do are our deeply held values of manners, hard work and honesty. We believe that success should be measured both by academic progress and achievement, and also by one’s personal and social development and one’s contribution to our community and to society. Tame River Educational Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. It is an offence to apply for this role if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to employ the best qualified personnel and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals who meet our criteria for the role advertised. We will consider candidates without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. This list is not exhaustive, and candidates will also be considered without discrimination based on socioeconomic, marital, parental or caregiving status, or any of the previously listed characteristics or statuses. We value the diversity of our staff and do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or victimisation. We achieve this by creating and maintaining a work environment and culture where people from different backgrounds, and with varying lifestyles, interests, opinions, and responsibilities, treat each other with dignity and respect. Our working environment is such that our staff feel safe and are inspired and motivated to be their best. The Trust and its schools are dedicated to sustaining and promoting diversity with respect to recruitment, promotion, training, and general treatment during employment. We are actively seeking to extend the diversity of our staff. Interested applicants should complete an Application Form and Equal Opportunities Application Form available at: https://www.tret.org.uk/vacancies/trust-job-opportunities/ Completed applications should be returned to Lphillips@TRET.org.uk Please note, in accordance with safer recruitment practices, CV applications will not be considered. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact candidates who are being actively considered for a position. Supporting Documents
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Location
Old Road , Hyde , Tameside, SK14 4SP , United Kingdom
Job ID
15493