At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert HR support and advice across diverse schools, helping colleagues thrive.
- Company: Join the Together Learning Trust, a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Hybrid working options available; commitment to safeguarding children is essential.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in education by supporting staff and enhancing school success.
- Qualifications: Strong people skills and employment relations knowledge; CIPD qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 32597 - 35412 £ per year.
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round. Salary: Band G, NJC range 20 – 24, Actual salary: £32,597 - £35,412. Pending April pay award increase estimated 3.3%. Closing date: Friday 24 July 2026 at 9am. Interviews will take place: Wednesday 29 July 2026. Location: Together Learning Trust, The Brooksbank School, including travel to other school sites – hybrid working will be considered in line with the operational needs of the team. Start date: ASAP.
Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys helping people, solving problems and supporting managers to navigate complex employee matters with confidence and compassion? We’re looking for a knowledgeable and proactive People Advisor to join our friendly and supportive People Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse family of schools, providing high-quality employee relations and generalist HR support that helps our colleagues thrive and our schools succeed.
Responsibilities
- Provide practical, compliant and commercially sensible advice across a wide range of people matters, including absence management, flexible working requests, probation, capability and disciplinary processes.
- Work closely with school leaders and managers to ensure fair, consistent and inclusive management of colleagues.
- Support a collaborative central team, contributing to a culture of expertise, trust, ownership, professional development and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and skills
- Strong employment relations knowledge and excellent people skills.
- Pragmatic, organised, and highly professional, with the confidence to build trusted relationships while maintaining integrity and confidentiality at all times.
- Either CIPD-qualified or working towards the qualification; commitment to ongoing professional development.
What we offer
In return, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, a supportive team culture and flexible working arrangements to help balance work and personal commitments. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day—supporting our people, strengthening our schools and helping ensure every child benefits from great colleagues who feel valued, supported and able to perform at their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
How to apply
Read our Job Pack below for more information. If you’d like a chat about the role before making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact recruitment@tlt.school. If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application form.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
People Advisor in Elland employer: Together Learning Trust
Together Learning Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive team culture, competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact across a diverse family of schools. Join us to be part of a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and you can contribute to the success of our schools and the development of our colleagues.
