People Advisor

TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust); Sidcup; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Sidcup is seeking a People Advisor to support employee relations and manage safeguarding cases across multiple schools. This role offers a flexible, remote working environment with 11 weeks of holidays and a pro-rated salary between £27,044 - £31,270. Ideal candidates should have experience in managing employee casework and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

11 weeks holiday

Remote work

Qualifications

• Experience in managing employee relations casework.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the People Partner in managing employee relations casework.
• Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Manage cases involving safeguarding concerns.
• Provide timely advice on policies and procedures.
• Ensure cases are progressed consistently and fairly.

Job description

Overview

This is a unique opportunity to build your career in a school-centred environment while enjoying the flexibility of a term-time only contract. You’ll be paid a pro-rated salary of £27,044 - £31,270 per year, depending on hours. Which can be negotiated to be between 32-37 per week. You’ll benefit from c.11 weeks of school holidays off each year.

The People Advisory team exists to nurture an inclusive, collaborative, and ethical culture — building a safe, forward-thinking Trust that shapes young futures through exceptional education. By supporting our schools in managing people matters, you’ll play a direct role in keeping both students and colleagues safe and ensuring our schools thrive.

Role description

As a People Advisor, you will support an experienced People Partner (HRBP) in delivering consistent, fair, and effective management of employee casework across 12–17 schools. Your work will span all aspects of people-related case management — from disciplinary and grievance through to attendance and performance. A critical part of the role is ensuring that cases relating to safeguarding are handled thoroughly, appropriately, and in line with our duty to protect both students and employees.

This role is mainly remote, with visits to your allocated schools as needed, and one monthly office day with the People Advisory team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the People Partner in managing employee relations casework, including: disciplinary, grievance attendance and absence management, performance management and capability, flexible working and other people-related casework as required.
• Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders including headteachers, senior trust leaders and central teams.
• Manage cases involving safeguarding concerns with diligence and care, ensuring that the welfare of children and staff is prioritised
• Provide timely and accurate advice to leaders and managers on policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Ensure cases are progressed consistently, fairly, and in line with Trust policy and employment law.
• Prepare case documentation, notes, and outcome letters, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Work collaboratively within the People Advisory team, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Contribute to a culture of learning, inclusivity, and growth within the team and across the Trust.