HR Officer

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, Bakewell, DE45 1GT

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be agreed with the successful candidate

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  31 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: DDAT Grade 9, Pay Points 23-26 (£34,434-£37,280)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Provide a fully integrated HR service across the schools within the Trust and central team with a main focus on recruitment, compliance, training and induction.
• Demonstrate the ability to support, challenge, and work in coproduction with senior colleagues on all aspects of HR.
• Have experience of effectively managing a complex and varied workload.
• Be results-oriented, motivated by goals and be driven to achieve those goals.
• Display excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with a range of stakeholders with empathy and purpose.

What the school offers its staff

• An opportunity to work as part of a supportive team and empower you to further develop the Trust.
• A competitive salary and LGPS pension contributions.
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing high quality professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid working with the opportunity to work from the office in Bakewell, home and the DDAT schools across the Trust.
• Benefits including but not limited to; Free onsite parking at Bakewell Head Office, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests and a contribution towards a pair of glasses for employees using VDU’s, Employee Assistance Programme & an opportunity to work flexibly.

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.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen at Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) for a HR Officer to join our friendly team. We are looking for somebody who will bring enthusiasm and drive to support the development and consolidation of the Trust’s HR operations.

DDAT is a Multi Academy Trust that oversee and support schools across Derbyshire and Derby City. Established in 2014 by the Diocese of Derby, DDAT is committed to providing high quality education for all children in their academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

The HR Officer will be approachable and an effective communicator. They will be able to build trust and positive relationships with senior and middle leaders as well as all stakeholders, providing support across all aspects of people and change management.

The HR Officer will join a friendly and supportive team. Working closely with other HR and central team members.

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting.

Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.

Applications are invited as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close applications early.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about this post, please email HR@ddat.org.uk in the first instance.

Closing Date: Sunday 12th April 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday 21st April 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

HR Officer Recruitment Pack October 2025.pdf - 473 KB (opens in new tab)

About Derby Diocesan Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Derby Diocesan Academy Trust website
• Email address: hr@ddat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/derby-diocesan-academy-trust

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