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Berlesduna Trust has an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join the team.
The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time plus 2 weeks in the school holidays.
Scale 12, Point Range 43-48, Salary £47,458 - £53,921 including paid annual leave which should be taken during school closure periods.
Applications close at Midday on 4th October 2024. Interviews will take place w/c 7th October 2024.
Berlesduna Academy Trust is based in Basildon and currently comprises of ten primary schools as well as a Teacher Training Partnership and Autism Hub. The Trust is looking to expand and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work. Our ethos is very much about devolved leadership and all of our schools run independently supported by our small central team.
The Trust is seeking to appoint a HR Business Partner to provide HR support to our Headteachers and Senior Leaders as well as getting involved with the daily life of our schools. There will also be an opportunity to provide strategic HR leadership to the CEO and the Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to encompass and develop HR strategy within the Trust as well as dealing with live HR issues as they occur.
This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working. You will have the option to work from home, with regular visits to our main office and school sites, based on business needs.
The successful candidate will have the following:
· Demonstrable experience of HR matters in an education environment
· Outstanding knowledge of pay and conditions for all school based staff
· A thorough understanding of the requirements of the Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance and its impact on employee relations
· High level of experience in senior appointments including Headteachers and other school based leaders
· Be solution focussed whilst maintain a flexible approach and a can do, will do attitude.
If successful you can expect:
· Commitment to continued professional development
· Enthusiastic and supportive staff
· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families
Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.
Application
If you believe you are the person who can lead us to further success, we welcome your application. Please call us to arrange a visit so you can experience our ethos first hand. Visits can be arranged by contacting Katie Toms on 07458 305176.
Please take care to complete the application in full, as any incomplete applications will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
The vision of the Berlesduna Academy Trust is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.