HR Manager

St Francis CMAT, incorporated; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive executive team

Community of school leaders

Job summary

St Francis CMAT, incorporated is looking for a HR Manager to join their Central Team in Rotherham. This permanent, full-time role involves revolutionizing data usage across the Trust and supporting school leaders with People policies. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, communication, and HR management skills.

Candidates should have over 5 years of HR experience, ideally in educational settings. While practicing Catholicism is not necessary, a commitment to the Trust's Catholic ethos is essential. The role offers professional development opportunities and is part of a supportive executive team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR management experience, preferably in an educational environment.
• Proven skills in data utilization and complex case management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Revolutionize data use across the Trust.
• Support school leaders in People policies implementation.
• Manage high-level and complex HR cases.

Skills

HR systems management

Data utilization

Conflict resolution

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Permanent - Full Time - 52 weeks although Term Time plus 3 Weeks would be considered

Start Date 01/09/2026

Reporting to Director of People

Closing Date Monday 13 July 2026 at 9am

Interviews Week commencing 13th July 2026

St Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust, currently serves our family of 14 schools across Rotherham, Doncaster and Nottinghamshire and is on a growth strategy to accommodate 24 schools in line with the Bishop’s vision for education. Guided by Gospel values, we are seeking a HR Manager to join our Central Team to revolutionise our use of data across the Trust.

While you do not need to be a practicing Catholic, you must be deeply committed to upholding and enriching our distinctive Catholic ethos, ensuring equity, care, and professional flourishing for our colleagues.

Whilst on its journey of growth, the Trust is seeking to appoint a candidate who has the vision, skills and experience to support our school leaders directly in both the delivery of our People policies as well as high level and complex case management. We are excited to welcome a confident, experienced and reflective manager who can ensure consistency, precision and foresight in the execution of our HR systems and policies.

What we offer

• A highly supportive executive team and an ambitious Trust Board.
• The opportunity to work alongside a growing Central Team.
• A strong commitment to your personal professional development.
• An energetic and ambitious Central Team who are committed to the success of all.
• A wonderful community of school leaders who protect and develop each other in the name of the common good.

How to apply?

If you would like to have discussion about the role and speak with either Siobhan Kent, CEO or Sarah Graham, CFOO please contact [e-mail]