The HR Business Partner will provide strategic HR support across the Trust, advising school leaders on employee relations, workforce planning, and compliance. The role ensures statutory requirements, including KCSIE, are met, drives people-focused initiatives, and fosters a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture across all schools within the Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic HR advice and support to school leaders and senior management.

• Manage employee relations, performance, and absence matters in line with policy and legislation.

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including KCSIE and safeguarding policies.

• Support workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding processes across the Trust.

• Drive HR initiatives that promote staff wellbeing, engagement, and development.

• Analyse HR data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Act as a trusted partner, building strong relationships with leaders, staff, and stakeholders.

What We are seeking

• Experienced HR professional with strong knowledge of employment law and education sector requirements.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and advise school leaders effectively.

• Confident in managing employee relations, workforce planning, and compliance matters.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Able to build trusted relationships across multiple schools and stakeholders.

• Committed to promoting a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to drive HR initiatives across the Trust.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a forward-thinking multi-academy Trust, making a real impact on staff and students.

• Work in a collaborative environment with supportive leadership and professional development opportunities.

• Influence and shape HR strategy across multiple schools, driving positive culture and engagement.

• Gain exposure to diverse HR challenges within the education sector.

• Contribute to a values-driven organisation committed to excellence, inclusion, and staff wellbeing.

  
  

What we offer

• Competitive salary with structured pay progression.

• Generous annual leave and school holiday entitlement.

• Access to professional development and training opportunities.

• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.

• Opportunities to shape HR strategy and make a meaningful impact across the Trust.

• Employee wellbeing initiatives and a focus on work-life balance.

• Pension scheme and other standard Trust benefits.

  
  

Application Process

Interested candidates should read the Job Description & Person Specification, before submitting a completed Application Form.

If you would like more information about the role  please contact Runa Hoque, Trust Deputy HR Director, at runa.hoque@ncltrust.net

PLEASE NOTE:

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close the advert early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. We will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected to progress to the next stage of the process.