HR Officer (Maternity Cover)
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JWThis job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
19 May 2026
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
- 33,699.00 - 38,220.00
HR Officer (Maternity Cover) job summary
Required: As soon as possible
Salary: £33,699 - £38,220 per annum (depending on skills/experience)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Whole Time
Contract Type: Maternity cover for up to 1 year
Location: Based in Middlesbrough to work across our schools in Middlesbrough, Redcar, Stockton, North Yorkshire and York
We are looking for an outstanding HR Officer to join our team for maternity cover. The role of HR Officer will play a key part in delivering a high quality HR service across our Schools and the Central Team.
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.
You will undertake a range of HR activities, including:
- Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance on policies and procedures and ensuring compliance
- Support with employee relation matters e.g. sickness absence, initial disciplinary /grievance issues, performance concerns and flexible working meetings
- Provide advice and guidance on HR systems
- Support end-to-end recruitment processes, including onboarding and safer recruitment checks
- Maintaining accurate employee records and HR system data
This role will suit someone with previous experience working in a HR or administrative role. Ideally you will be CIPD qualified (although this is not essential). You must possess exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills and have the ability to prioritise your workload so that tasks are coordinated effectively ensuring the needs of the Trust are met.
If you wish to have an informal discussion about the position or arrange a visit, please contact Chris Barker, HR Manager on 01642 529200 ex 7053 or email barker.c@npcat.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026, 9am
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.
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.
About Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust
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- Multi-academy trust
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