HR Business Partner

Salary range: £43,815 to £47,805 per annum, P04/P05, plus excellent benefits. Consideration will be given to flexible working options for term-time plus 3 weeks. Salary and benefits will be pro-rated to reflect contracted hours worked.

·      LGPS defined benefit pension scheme – average employer contribution rate of 28%

·      29 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 5 years’ service

·      Comprehensive staff benefits package

·      Opportunity for some remote working

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time.

Location: E17 4AZ, Walthamstow, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Whitefield Academy Trust is looking to recruit a dynamic HR professional who will be accountable for shaping and delivering HR strategy to support the Trust’s strategic objectives. 

This role presents an excellent opportunity to play a lead role in shaping organisational development and culture as the Trust expands, at the same time as sustaining high quality and strong compliance and delivering significant improvements for our staff and the children and young people we serve.

About Whitefield Academy Trust

With an ethos based on enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing for all, Whitefield Academy Trust seeks to open up the world for children and young people with SEND. Located in Waltham Forest, the Trust comprises Joseph Clarke School (for children with vision impairment and /or additional needs), Whitefield School (for pupils with complex needs including autism, learning difficulties and sensory and physical impairments), Professional Development Services and the highly successful Project SEARCH East London.

We are expert in serving children and young people with SEND and giving them the tools, skills and confidence to move on to the next stages of their education and lives.

Core purpose

• Work with leaders across to Trust to support and drive all people related processes e.g. Performance management, workforce planning etc.
• Ensure that the organisation is statutorily compliant in all HR Practice.
• Embed a framework of best practice which proactively responds to the organisational priorities.
• Create and maintain an organisation where staff want to work and feel encouraged to grow and continuously develop in their profession.
• Provide HR solutions which are responsive, balanced, fair and compassionate to the requirements of our employees and managers.
• Maintain and grow partnerships with other stakeholders supporting the ethos of the Trust.
• Embed a development model which enables managers to confidentially respond to HR issues in accordance with best practice.
• Supervise HR Assistant.
• Deputise for the Director of People in their absence.

We are proud to offer:

• A wide-ranging and high-quality CPD programme which can be tailored around each team member’s unique skills and career aspirations;
• A welcoming and inspiring working environment in which colleagues look out for and support one another;
• Opportunities to share best practice and ideas with colleagues across the Trust;
• Wellbeing support mechanisms including practical and emotional support through our Employee Assistance Programme;
• A competitive Local Government or Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with defined benefits;
• Very generous annual leave allowances;
• Recognition of continuous service with Local Authorities and other Academy Trusts for various employment entitlements;
• Refer a Friend to Work Scheme and earn £300;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Lease Scheme;
• Interest Free Travel Season Ticket Loan;
• Eyecare Vouchers;
• Flexible Working;
• Discounted Gym Membership;
• Staff Recognition Awards;
• Free Vaccinations;
• Mentoring scheme.

How to apply

Your application is a direct permanent application to Whitefield Academy Trust.

To apply, please request an application form from Ellie or Francisca at whitefieldacademytrust@hays.com or call us on 0207 259 8770 for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

We warmly encourage visits from prospective candidates to experience our school first hand. Visits are by appointment only, to book please contact Ellie or Francisca for a confidential discussion.

• Closing date: Wednesday, 21st June at noon
• Interview Date: Thursday, 29th June 2023

Whitefield Academy Trust is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

The Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit, ensuring best practice in our recruitment process is essential to our commitment.

• Whitefield Academy Trust https://www.whitefieldacademytrust.org.uk/
• Joseph Clarke School https://www.josephclarkeschool.org.uk/
• Whitefield School https://www.whitefieldschool.org.uk/
• Professional Development and Outreach Services https://www.whitefieldpds.org.uk/