HR Manager

Are you a committed HR practitioner looking for a new and exciting opportunity? If so, we want to hear from you! 

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district. In a testament to our dedication to educational excellence, De Lacy Primary School was recognised as an “Outstanding” school across all categories by Ofsted in March 2024, underscoring our unwavering pursuit of high standards. 

Our People are at the heart of everything we do and our new Trust strategy reflects this. Click here to find our more information: Strategy 2025-2028 : Pontefract Academies Trust .  The role is varied with an exciting blend of organisational development and case management. 

We are seeking to appoint a HR Manager to join our high performing Trust and ‘People Team’. The post holder will deliver an efficient and effective HR service across all our schools. This is an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, committed HR practitioner to be part of our growing Central Team. 

Reporting directly to and working closely with our Director of People & Culture, you will be the lead advisor for case management. You will support the implementation of our People Strategy and support our HR Business Partner to develop our recruitment and onboarding systems across the Trust. 

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to make a meaningful impact, who resonate with our guiding principles and values. We want to hear from flexible people ready to dive into exciting 'People' challenges with our full support. As a Trust with a strong family of schools serving Pontefract, we take pride in our work, driven by a deep moral commitment. 

To be successful in this role you will have strong HR generalist experience, ideally have education experience, be an effective communicator, have a desire to develop and be an excellent team player. Compliance will be a key focus of this role so excellent attention to detail will be essential. 

You will be qualified to CIPD Level 5 with a good understanding of HR policies and procedures. 

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcome and happy to have chosen us from day one. 

We are hosting a virtual coffee morning for prospective candidates to meet some of our team and ask any questions you may have about the role or our Trust. To book a timeslot, please click here.   

If you are unable to make these dates but would still like a discussion regarding this role, please contact Pam Hewitt, Director of People and Culture, via email at recruitment@patrust.org.uk.  

To apply for this vacancy please click here to submit your application form via our Face-Ed system before the closing date of Monday 14th October 2024 at 10:00. 

 We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.  

Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to safeguarding all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.