26 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    31 August 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    14 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - 6 MONTHS

Full-time equivalent salary

£43,693 - £61,080

Pay scale

Grade 9-11

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking an exceptional interim HR Business Partner – Policy & Compliance to lead the review, development, and implementation of a full suite of HR policies and procedures.

This is a unique opportunity to make a strategic impact across the multi-academy trust to support the Trusts’ growth and development plans and ensure that our family of schools and central team remain compliant during this period of growth and development, ensuring that our HR framework is legally compliant, aligned with best practice and supportive of our inclusive, values-driven culture.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:

  • Has an expert knowledge of employment law and HR policy development.
  • Strong written communication and drafting skills.
  • Proven experience of leading HR projects or transformation initiatives.
  • Ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Self motivated and delivery focused.

What the school offers its staff

  • A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
  • Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
  • Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
  • A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
  • A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
  • A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
  • Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
  • Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Free onsite gym.
  • Generous annual leave allowance.
  • Convenient location in Bury town centre.
  • A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.

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

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form for cautions/convictions.

Applying for the job

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About St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, and ensure we are making lives better for our communities, our children and young people and all of our stakeholders. We model our work on the example of service set by St Teresa.

We are part of the Diocese of Salford and our schools span the local areas of Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Wigan. Our Trust began in 2017, and we currently comprise six schools, four primary and two secondary. Over the coming months and years, we anticipate more Catholic schools to join us on our journey.

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