Head of Human Resources

St Teresa Of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous LGPS employer contribution

Personalised continuing professional发展

Wider STOCCAT team opportunities

Valued and respectful working culture

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust is seeking a Head of Human Resources to set and lead HR across its multi-academy trust, driving Trust-wide strategy and day-to-day operations.

The role requires CIPD Level 7 and Chartered CIPD, with extensive senior HR leadership experience in education. Visa sponsorship is not available; Enhanced DBS and UK right to work checks are required.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualification and Chartered CIPD membership are essential.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and safeguarding requirements.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Experience leading HR in a complex organisation, preferably in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a Trust-wide HR strategy aligned to educational priorities.
• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for all HR functions across the Trust.
• Champion Safer Recruitment and safeguarding compliance across all schools.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and safeguarding standards.
• Advise senior leaders on workforce planning, talent management and organisational change.
• Oversee HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee relations.
• Promote staff wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
• Influence organisational culture.

Skills

Employment law

Safeguarding

Communication

Leadership

Education

CIPD Level 7

CIPD Chartered membership

Job description

The Central Team of St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust is recruiting a Head of Human Resources to set and lead HR across the multi-academy trust's schools. The post sets Trust-wide HR strategy aligned to educational priorities and oversees the full HR operation, from recruitment and onboarding to performance, employee relations and sickness absence. It is a senior, Board-facing role advising on workforce planning and organisational change during a period of transition and growth. Candidates need CIPD Level 7 and Chartered membership, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead the development and delivery of a Trust-wide HR strategy aligned to educational priorities
• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for all HR functions across the Trust
• Champion Safer Recruitment and safeguarding compliance across all schools
• Ensure compliance with employment law and safeguarding standards
• Advise senior leaders on workforce planning, talent management and organisational change
• Oversee HR operations including recruitment and selection, onboarding and induction, performance management, employee relations and sickness absence
• Promote staff wellbeing and engagement initiatives
• Influence organisational culture

What’s required

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualification
• Chartered membership of the CIPD

Experience

• Proven senior HR leadership experience in a complex organisation
• Experience in the education sector

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practice and safeguarding requirements
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and leadership skills
• Influence at Board level and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Familiarity with Teachers' Pay and Conditions

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check including Children's barred list check
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references
• Self-disclosure of cautions and convictions
• Online search as part of shortlisting

Other

• Application made on the Trust's standard application form, not by CV alone or through agencies

What’s offered

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous local government service where applicable
• Relevant, personalised continuing professional development
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• A supportive working environment where staff feel valued and respected