About The Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st May 2026
Salary: £37,820 - £40,777 per annum
Grade 7 TTO
Are you a passionate and experienced HR professional ready to make a meaningful difference in a specialist educational setting?
Bridgelea Primary School, a nurturing and Rights Respecting Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Manchester, is seeking an exceptional HR Manager to join our senior leadership team.
This is a chance to lead a responsive, strategic HR function that supports a dedicated team working with children who have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
If you want to be part of a school where every child’s development is valued, where language and communication are central, and where wellbeing and resilience are nurtured every day, then this could be the role for you.
About the Candidate
* Brings deep knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, especially within education or specialist settings
* Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and integrity, able to build trust and influence at all levels
* Is proactive, organised, and confident managing complex and sensitive employee relations cases
* Is passionate about safeguarding and committed to promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and staff
* Has experience with HR information systems and a strong eye for detail alongside strategic vision
* Thrives in a collaborative, values-driven environment and embraces continuous learning and improvement
* Is skilled in innovative recruitment and talent management approaches that align with an inclusive ethos
Your leadership will directly impact the quality of our workforce and the positive experiences of our children and staff.
We Offer
At Bridgelea, you will join a warm, committed, and reflective team dedicated to making a real difference. We offer:
* A unique and rewarding specialist educational environment
* Opportunities for professional growth through sector-specific training and leadership development
* The chance to influence school-wide strategy and contribute to a nurturing, inclusive culture
* Supportive colleagues and a collaborative leadership team
* A clear commitment to wellbeing, development, and high-quality practice
About Us
To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: admin@bridgelea.manchester.sch.uk
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
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