People Business Partner

Teaching Vacancies; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Education Trust is seeking an HR professional with strong employee relations and casework experience. The role requires effective coaching, active listening, and clear advisory skills, across all levels, with a proactive, detail‑oriented approach and a deep commitment to equality, diversity and safeguarding children and young people.

The school emphasises inclusion and belonging for every staff member, with a collaborative People Team that values teamwork and mutual support.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification (or equivalent practical experience) with Associate Membership (Assoc CIPD).
• Strong, generalist HR background with experience in managing employee relations, casework, and working constructively alongside trade unions.
• Excellent coaching and communication skills, you know how to listen active, advise clearly, and build trust across all levels.
• A proactive, positive mindset with great attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A deep commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Casework

Union liaison

Coaching

Active listening

Communication

Organisational skills

Diversity and inclusion

Equality & safeguarding

Education

CIPD Level 5/7

Assoc CIPD membership

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification (or equivalent practical experience) with Associate Membership (Assoc CIPD).
• Strong, generalist HR background with experience in managing employee relations, casework, and working constructively alongside trade unions.
• Excellent coaching and communication skills, you know how to listen active, advise clearly, and build trust across all levels.
• A proactive, positive mindset with great attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A deep commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

We want every individual in our Trust to experience a true sense of inclusion where you feel respected, valued, safe, trusted, and above all, that you belong.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive People Team that truly values teamwork and looks out for one another. Please see our job pack for further details.

Commitment to safeguarding

Nova Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.