At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide HR advice and support to school leaders across the Trust.
- Company: Join a supportive Catholic Academy Trust with a focus on professional development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and access to virtual GP services.
- Other info: Flexible working options available, including part-time and term-time roles.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while developing your HR career.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 34434 - 36363 £ per year.
Are you an HR professional ready to move beyond administration and build genuine advisory experience in a role with purpose, variety and flexibility?
Location: Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, Bradford, BD8 7AP, with travel across Trust schools
Salary: £34,434 to £36,363 FTE
Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent, all year round. Part-time working of approximately 28 to 30 hours per week, or 38-week term-time working, will also be considered.
What you will be doing
Working alongside the Head of HR, you will provide practical, professional advice to Headteachers and School Business Managers across the Trust. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting employee relations casework, including absence, capability, disciplinary and grievance matters
- Advising managers on employment law, Trust policies and terms and conditions
- Helping to review, develop and introduce HR policies and procedures
- Supporting consultation with recognised trade unions
- Delivering guidance and training to school leaders
- Preparing contracts, variation letters and other employment documents
- Advising on safer recruitment and supporting leadership appointments
- Coordinating the Trust's apprenticeship programme
- Maintaining the SAMPeople HR system and producing useful workforce information
What we are looking for
You may already be working as an HR Officer or Advisor, or you could be an experienced HR Administrator or Coordinator ready to take the next step. You will need:
- Previous experience in an HR environment at Administrator or Officer level
- CIPD Level 3, or equivalent practical HR experience
- A working knowledge of employment legislation, data protection and equality
- Strong communication, organisation and relationship building skills
- Confidence handling sensitive information with professionalism
- A full driving licence, access to a vehicle and business use insurance
Experience within education, a Multi Academy Trust or a unionised environment would be useful, but is not essential. You will be expected to support and work in line with the Catholic ethos of the Trust.
What the Trust offers
- Access to an excellent pension scheme
- Professional development opportunities
- Regular learning days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 24 hour virtual GP service
- Blue Light Card savings
- Annual staff recognition awards
Most importantly, you will join a supportive central team where your work will help school leaders manage their people fairly and confidently, strengthening the work.
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