Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for Recruitment Lead to join our fantastic central team at Prospere Learning Trust.
This is a Grade 8, permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The full time salary is £41,771.
We’re looking for:
A candidate with a relevant HR or business qualification, ideally accredited in job evaluation, and substantial experience in managing recruitment and selection processes and advising on HR policy in relation to recruitment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of relevant policies, procedures, employment law, and best practice within the school sector, including teachers’ and support staff terms and conditions.
The successful candidate will understand the importance of candidate experience in promoting the employer brand and will have experience of using media, communications, and social media platforms to attract and engage candidates. They will also be skilled in using recruitment and HR systems to produce accurate reports that support evidence-based decision making and continuous improvement planning.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage effectively with all sectors of the school community and external stakeholders. They will be able to assess implications and articulate risk, applying a pragmatic and commercially sound approach to resolving both operational and strategic issues.
Main purpose of the job:
The HR team is responsible for providing strategic and operational support to the Trust through engagement with senior leaders, managing relationships with unions and providing a high-quality HR service to all stakeholders. The Recruitment Lead will:
- Have a specific focus on ensuring that the Trust’s recruitment strategy remains relevant, up to date and continues to meet operational needs, is consistent with Trust policies, legislation, safer recruitment and good practice requirements
- Promote innovation in all areas of recruitment including an enhanced use of data to support evidence-based decision making across the Trust
- Lead, develop and support HR administration and communication colleagues to ensure the team provides exceptional service to recruiting managers and candidates, develops and delivers effective campaigns to attract candidates to the Trust and support positive employee engagement, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organisation
Please complete the online application form in full to be considered for this role. Early applications are highly encouraged. Interviews will take place at our Wythenshawe office on Tuesday 9 June 2026.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
- Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
- Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
- Mental Health First Aid in every school
- Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
About Prospere Learning Trust
Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 11 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 7 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.
We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision of an exceptional education for all. We believe that great schools thrive because of the great people in them.
We are driven by our core values:
- Inclusion - we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
- Comprehensive education – we welcome all people from our local community.
- Excellence – high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
- Expertise – great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
- Collaboration – we believe we are stronger together.
- Reflection – we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.
At Prospere Learning Trust, we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.
To support our staff, we come together as a collaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support.
Job Application Information
Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.