At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert HR support and advice to school leaders across the Trust.
- Company: Join The Dean Trust, a growing educational charity with a focus on positive outcomes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to inclusion and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while promoting a positive workplace culture.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, with significant HR experience and knowledge of employment law.
The predicted salary is between 42839 - 42839 £ per year.
The Dean Trust is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to play a key role in providing professional HR support to school leaders and senior stakeholders across the Trust. The HR Business Partner will support the Senior HR Business Partner with leading on complex employee relations and supporting organisational change and workforce planning. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about promoting a positive and consistent experience for all employees across the Trust.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice and hands‑on support for complex or high risk casework, ensuring consistency and compliance with policy and legislation.
- Support headteachers and senior leaders to understand HR challenges and co‑create workable, forward‑looking solutions aligned to the Trust’s People Strategy.
- Advise and support schools with employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management and absence, ensuring consistency, fairness and compliance with employment law across all Trust schools.
- Partner with the Senior HR Business Partner and Chief People Officer to drive delivery of the People Strategy, actively contributing to Trust‑wide HR initiatives and continuous improvement.
About You
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).
- Significant experience in a HR generalist role.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, recruitment, payroll processes and HR systems.
- Experience of working in HR within an educational environment.
- Experience of working with Trade Union representatives.
Why Join The Dean Trust?
The Dean Trust is an educational charity established in 2012, currently comprising of 11 academies, 6 secondary, 4 primaries and 1 through school, operating in 3 hubs covering Trafford, Manchester, Knowsley and Wigan local authority areas, including some of the most deprived areas of the country. The Trust has seen steady growth since incorporation and aspires to grow further in the future. At The Dean Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment where colleagues can thrive professionally and personally. You will join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering excellent outcomes for our schools, staff and students.
Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics. The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre‑employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
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