Job Description

Hours of work: 37 Hours


Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.


(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)


Closing date: 9am Monday 20 October 2025


For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:


The Cavendish Education Trust


Eldon Road


Eastbourne


East Sussex


BN21 1UE


Phone: 01323 731340


Email: hr@cet.uk


Website: www.cet.uk


Please note, we do not accept CVs.


HEAD OF HR


Single Status Grade 11/12 (40,109 - 45,850)


(Increment to SS12 once CIPD Level 5 is achieved)


Full year, 37 hours per week


or


Term Time Only + 3 weeks to be worked in the school holidays


salary is pro-rated (37,484 - 42,849)


Permanent contract


This is an in-person role to cover all Trust schools.


Closing date: Monday 20 October 2025 (9am)


Interview date: Friday 24 October 2025


Starting date: as soon as possible


Cavendish Education Trust (CET) is a Multi-Academy Trust of three schools in Eastbourne (Roselands Infants School, Stafford Junior School and Cavendish School). We are committed to delivering excellence in education, staff wellbeing, and professional development. We are looking for a Head of HR to lead our Trust-wide human resources function, working both strategically and operationally to deliver outstanding support to our schools.


We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.


The Role


You will:
Lead HR strategy and operations across multiple sites Provide advice on employee relations, restructures, and performance management Lead attendance management, return to work and health review meetings Oversee payroll, pensions, recruitment, safeguarding and compliance Review and develop HR policies, systems, and processes Line manage and develop staff across the team. About You


We're seeking someone with:
CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent) or commitment to undertake this training. Experience in HR, ideally in multi-site or education setting Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice A collaborative mindset with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Why Join Us?
Play a pivotal role in shaping HR practice across the Trust Work alongside a supportive senior leadership team Enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real difference for staff and pupils. If you have any questions concerning the role, interested candidates should contact Jon Brown, Chief Operating Officer, via hr@cet.uk .


Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process https://cet.uk/vacancies/


We look forward to receiving your application, if you have any questions, please email hr@cet.uk


Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.



Additional Information



The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .



All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.