HR Advisor
Truro & Penwith Academy Trust, Truro, TR4 9LD4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £20,632.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust is a high performing and successful Trust made up of 41 primary and secondary schools in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We are looking for an inspiring HR Advisor with a proven track record to join our team.
You will be expected to provide expert advice and guidance to our schools on a diverse range of HR issues and queries, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements and Trust policies.
You will work closely with managers, building excellent relationships and supporting them in effectively and efficiently managing all employee relations matters eg staff attendance, capability, disciplinary, flexible working, special leave etc in line with legislation and policy within a reasonable timeline and to an appropriate resolution.
About You:
You will ideally be CIPD qualified or have extensive recent experience working in a similar role to be able to deliver well thought out, clear, practical HR advice to senior leaders and managers.
You will be able to work autonomously to manage casework and will have up to date knowledge of employment law and practices. A knowledge of teacher’s terms and conditions of employment would be an advantage.
The role is a hybrid working model, spending time in the office, working from home and will involve working with an Assistant Director of Education for a cluster of our schools and will involve travelling to TPAT schools on a regular basis to meet with Headteachers and other school staff.
This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours a week over 52 weeks (days and hours of work can be discussed during the interview process).
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye voucher scheme
- Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers, volunteers, governors and trustees to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check, a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form and satisfactory online searches undertaken.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Truro & Penwith Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01872 613101
Truro and Penwith Academy Trust supports primary and secondary schools in Cornwall. We believe all children and young people should have the best possible life chances and we do this with a relentless drive for the highest possible level of achievement involving academic, creative, sporting and cultural opportunities. We have a shared moral purpose and a shared vision in our schools while celebrating the unique and distinctive features of our school communities within their local context. We genuinely believe in partnership working with our schools, the pupils and their parents and the wider community as each serves to create the best possible outcomes for our children and young people.
We also believe that our teachers, leaders and support teams are deeply committed to providing a well-rounded, inspirational, challenging and character-building education for all students throughout their time with us. We are proud to empower them through support, training and career opportunities. With such an outstanding team we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of background, culture, heritage or ability.
Arranging a visit to Truro & Penwith Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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