[251014] People Business Partner
Reach South Academy Trust, Plymouth, PL1 4RL8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
August 2025
Closing date
27 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £46,821.00 - £52,371.00 Annually (Actual) Grade I Pt 35-40
[251014] People Business Partner job summary
Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional People Business Partner to join the Trust 1 August 2025.
Post: [251014] People Business Partner
Location: Plymouth Based (hybrid delivery model of home and site-based according to business requirements)
Salary Range: NJC Grade I; £46,197 - 51,673
Actual Salary: - £46,821 - £52,371
Contract Type: Fixed Term, ending June 2026, Full Time (52.14 Weeks per year)
Contract Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday
For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job share, compressed hours, or staggered hours. Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.
About the role
Join Reach South Academy Trust as a People Business Partner, where you will play a vital role in enhancing our People Management strategy. Reporting to the Head of People you will provide expert advice and leadership on employee relations and workforce development. Your influence will drive initiatives that boost employee engagement, workforce planning and organisational change.
Key Responsibilities of this role include:
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
Collaborate with leadership teams across multiple academies and central teams
Provide expert guidance on complex HR/ER matters
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practices
Champion a positive, inclusive and high-performing work culture.
About you
The successful candidate will be self-motivated and driven to deliver positive outcomes, balancing the needs of the business with those of the workforce. You will be highly organised, managing your workload and time effectively, and enjoy handling a busy case load with minimal supervision. With significant experience in an HR Business Partner or HR management role (preferably within the education sector) you will demonstrate tangible value and positive impact as an HR professional, building strong working relationships with stakeholders and showcasing personal effectiveness across all levels within an organisation.
What we’re looking for
We seek a dynamic individual with extensive HR experience, capable of working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including business leaders, external agencies, and trade unions. If you are passionate about driving operational and strategic effectiveness in People Management, and thrive working in a fast paced, pressurised environment, this new challenge could be perfect for you! Experience within the Education sector would be advantageous.
Reach South Academy Trust is a growing Trust which operates across the South of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 16 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. At the heart of our values is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
What we can offer
We recognise what our people do and how hard they work, and we believe in giving back. You will have access to a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
Competitive salary and LGPS pension
Great career and development opportunities, and a wide professional network as part of the growing Reach South family
Employee Assistance Programme, including free 24/7 counselling and information line
Wellbeing schemes, including Cycle to Work scheme and gym discounts
Free will-writing service
Lifestyle savings and discounts
Click here to find out more about our range of employee benefits!
Find out more about this role by downloading our candidate pack. To arrange an informal chat and find out more about our Trust, email recruitment@reachsouth.org or call 07759365064.
APPLY TODAY! Just click ‘apply now’ at the top of the advert.
Closing date for applications is 27th October 2025
Interviews are provisionally booked for 3rd November 2025. (These dates may change according to number of applicants).
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised!
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
At Reach South Academy Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where every team member feels valued and empowered. We believe that diversity strengthens our community, driving better outcomes for our students and staff alike. Join us, and you will be part of a workplace that invests in your growth, values your unique perspectives, and offers equal opportunities for success.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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