HR Advisor

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Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity in a values-driven organisation? We are seeking a confident and proactive HR Advisor to join our friendly and supportive central team at St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust, working two days per week (Thursday and Friday) as part of a job share.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our growing Multi Academy Trust, providing HR advice and support across our family of schools. The role covers a broad range of employee relations and operational HR matters, including absence management, disciplinary and grievance cases, recruitment, and policy implementation. You’ll be a key point of contact for school leaders and managers, offering sound advice that supports our people and upholds our values. 

The post offers flexibility, with the option to work term time only, making it ideal for those seeking a better work-life balance while still making a meaningful impact. 

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• A collaborative approach with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to manage a varied workload and build effective working relationships

If you're passionate about supporting schools and want to make a difference in a role that offers both flexibility and professional challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK. 

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.

A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:

• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the  Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% of salary.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

For more information about our Trust and our Schools, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

Please apply using the link below:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/4442/EDV-2025-SRSCMAT-59524

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.