HR & Cover Coordinator

   Contract term: Permanent

Contract type:  Term-Time only, 35 hours per week. The working hours are 07:00-15:00

Scale:                Grade 4, Points 7-11, which equates to a pro rata starting salary of £22,129.

This is a great opportunity to come and work in our highly rated secondary school in central Manchester. To provide an efficient and effective support role to the HR Department, assisting with all aspects of the Employee Lifecycle, especially focus on maintaining SCR, training and development, cover arrangement and absence management, and compliance with employment law and School policies to ensure the smooth running of the HR process.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• The opportunity to join our very successful and over-subscribed school of 1500 students aged 11-18, supported by a hugely talented and hardworking staff team;
• Employer-funded membership of HSF Health Plan Core Scheme, helping you and your family (dependants under 21) to cover the costs of everyday healthcare, plus access to HSF Assist which includes a GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling, Legal Helpline and Perkbox benefits;
• Membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions;
• Staff Wellbeing Fund for initiatives, activities and social events that support staff mental and physical health, plus wellbeing benefits such as Cycle to Work and free use of the Fitness Suite;
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning, plus free on-site parking, canteen facilities, and staff room;
• We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities school and committed to and actively promote equal opportunities for all our students and staff.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU:

• Experience and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues, or be willing to undertake training in these areas;  
• Well organised and efficient approach to routine tasks, with excellent time management skills, ensuring systems are in place to meet deadlines;
• Good communication skills with the ability to work well within a team, yet able to demonstrate an ability to work unsupervised utilising their own initiative;
• Numeracy and literacy skills at least equivalent to RQF Level 2;
• CIPD Level 3 Qualification or higher is desirable but not essential;
• Good ICT skills and experience of using the school’s MIS to allocate cover and make room changes is preferred;
• Experience of working in a busy environment with competing priorities and deadlines, ideally in an educational setting and with experience of using EveryHR and SIMS;
• Ability to remain calm and helpful under pressure, dealing skillfully with unanticipated situations and ensuring a professional response at all times;
• Supportive of the school's excellent staff attendance and punctuality record, which in turn supports student attainment.

Training will be provided on safeguarding and school specific IT applications.

CVs will not be considered - please complete the MyNewTerm online form. For more information about our school please visit our school website: www.trinityhigh.com. The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 26^th January 2026. Interviews will be held on 04^th February 2026 in the following week.

Trinity CE High School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school operates a Safer Recruitment policy. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service