People/HR Partner

Astrea Academy Trust, Sheffield, S9 4WG

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  6 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  20 March 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: £38,837.00 - £41,050.00 Annually (Actual)

People/HR Partner job summary

People/HR Partner - Maternity Cover (Full Time)

Location: Astrea Academy Trust (with regular travel to allocated schools)
Contract: 6-7 month maternity cover starting in April 2026
Salary: £38,837 - £41,050
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Closing Date: 05/04/2026

About Astrea Academy Trust

Astrea Academy Trust is a family of academies committed to providing an exceptional education that inspires every child to reach their full potential. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, we aim to create learning environments where both students and staff thrive. Our values of responsibility, resilience, and aspiration underpin everything we do, ensuring that we deliver excellence across all our schools.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced People/HR Partner to join our team on a fixed term maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering our People Strategy and supporting academies across the Trust. The successful candidate will provide expert advice and guidance on all aspects of employee relations, People policy, and people management, while contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices.

The role requires regular travel to our schools throughout South Yorkshire, so flexibility and the ability to build strong relationships on-site are essential.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the HR People Strategy and People Advisory Service.
• Work with academies on all aspects of employee relations.
• Work on complex case work, supporting academies and managers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR systems, practices, and SLAs.
• Support development and implementation of People policies and processes.
• Deliver practical advice, training, and coaching to line managers on people management, policy launches, system initiatives, and employment legislation changes.
• Develop and maintain practical toolkits for management teams.
• Embed a continuous learning and performance management culture within client areas.
• Identify learning and development needs and feed back to shape strategic L&D offers.
• Support and implement HR project initiatives across the Trust.
• Attend regular meetings with Principals and Business Managers to provide support.
• Actively manage and use People dashboards and management information to drive engagement.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning and reorganisations.
• Ensure consistency and compliance in all areas of people policy and process.
• Gather client feedback to assist with ongoing improvement of the People Advisory Service.

Requirements

• Ability to travel regularly to allocated schools.
• Strong knowledge of People/HR practices and employment legislation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proven experience in People/HR advisory roles.

Interested in Applying?

If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.

Apply by 5th April 2026 to join a dynamic team making a real difference across our academies.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window. Apply today to avoid disappointment and become a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. 

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Astrea Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Astrea Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astrea-academy-trust

Astrea is a trust that is coming of age and moving beyond its foundational years into a mature phase of development, our aim is that every child gets a brilliant education. Our work starts and ends with a universal belief in high standards and expectations for every child, no matter what barriers they face.

Underpinning our vision is a commitment that knowledge and scholarship will be celebrated, we want our children to become resilient in the face of challenge and we commit to providing all Astrea children with rich opportunities and to supporting them every step of the way. I am incredibly proud of what the Astrea family has achieved and as the trust matures, we are in a strong position to embark upon this next exciting phase, where all of our energy will be focused on providing a brilliant education which helps children to learn, thrive and lead successful lives.

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