21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    11 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    21 August 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Part time, permanent position working 0.6 over 3 or 4 days. Flexibility around hybrid working. We are keen to attract the right candidate and would welcome a conversation about how the role could work for you.

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Grade 10 Levels 1 - 4 (£45,045 - £50,853 FTE) Starting point negotiable dependent on skills/experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join the Central Operations Team of our thriving Multi Academy Trust. This is a key role within the organisation, providing the opportunity to make a real difference to our people and to contribute to our continued development as a supportive, ambitious and values-led organisation.

The HR Business Partner will play a key role in supporting the Trust to be an employer of choice, providing effective, responsive and professional HR support across our schools and central team.

The role will manage a diverse HR caseload, working proactively with leaders and colleagues to achieve efficient, positive outcomes and foster strong, respectful and productive employee relations.

The postholder will ensure that HR policies, processes and practices are robust, consistent and effective, supporting the Trust to meet its legal and statutory responsibilities, including compliance with employment and data protection legislation and relevant statutory guidance.

They will provide trusted advice and guidance to leaders and managers, helping them to navigate complex people matters confidently and fairly. The HR Business Partner will also support the continued professional development of support staff, promoting high standards of service and continuous improvement.

What the school offers its staff

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. As part of our due diligence process, an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance to determine suitability to work with children and young people and keep them safe.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
Phone number
01904 806000

Head office location

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