Human Resources Business Partner
Aspirations Academies Trust, Hounslow, TW6 2TA24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
14 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 20-25 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Between £53,915 and £57,148 based on 36 hours a week
Actual salary
- Between £37,440 and £39,686 based on 25 hours a week
Pay scale
- SCP 38 - SCP 41
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We Are Looking For - Essential Criteria
- Qualifications:CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma or equivalent professional experience.
- Casework Experience:Proven advisory/business partnering experience in complex HR casework (disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence).
- Documentation & Communication:Proven ability to draft high-quality formal HR documentation, investigation reports, and outcome letters.
- Legal & Policy Knowledge:Strong knowledge of UK employment law, case law trends, national pay frameworks (STPCD/NJC), and HR best practices.
- Systems Proficiency:Experience maintaining case logs on an HRIS and strong digital skills
- Attributes:Pragmatic judgment, high integrity, calm under pressure, and strong coaching capabilities.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing CPD
- Free, on-site parking
- Local Government Pension (LGPS)
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
Further information about the job
Job Overview
Are you an experienced HR professional seeking a high-impact, flexible role? (20-25 hours per week to be worked between Mon-Friday)
Working closely with the Deputy Director of HR and Compliance, theHR Business Partnerwill focus on operational casework, management guidance, and supporting the practical implementation of our Trust-wide HR strategy.
In this hands-on, autonomous role, you will provide expert guidance to Principals and senior leaders across all 16 academies (supporting 1,200+ staff). You will ensure all employee relations matters are handled professionally, consistently, and in line with statutory guidance and employment law.
About Aspirations Academies Trust
Founded in 2011,Aspirations Academies Trusteducates over 9,000 young people aged 2 to 18 across 16 academies in Southern England. Grounded in the student aspirations framework of Dr. Russell J. Quaglia, we combine academic excellence with a commitment to self-worth, engagement, and purpose.
While all 16 of our academies share a powerful common identity, each operates individually to reflect its local community. We provide a challenging, engaging, and supportive environment designed to bring out the absolute best in every child—and every member of our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Employee Relations:Provide proactive, practical ER advice to academy leadership on complex casework, including disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, and capability processes.
- Hearings & Organisational Change:Attend HR Meetings, formal hearings and investigation panels to provide professional advice. Support with organisational change projects.
- Policy & HRIS Management:Advise on the interpretation of Trust HR policies and the Equality Act (2010), maintain case logs on our HRIS platform, and analyse casework trends to recommend preventative interventions.
- Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding:Ensure recruitment activity across the Trust complies with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) standards.
- Coaching & Training:Deliver coaching and practical briefings to academy leadership teams on people management.
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 Aspirations Academies Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- hr@aspirationsacademies.org
Across our 16 Academies, Aspirations Academies Trust educates more than 9,000 pupils across the ages from 2 to 19 years, covering an area from West London to the Southwest of England. Operating since 2011, we have a consistent track record of improvement and success and offer excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities. We are determined that children receive an excellent education that prepares them for success in adult-life and are looking for people to join us who share our ideals.
Arranging a visit to Aspirations Academies Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@aspirationsacademies.org.
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