Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career -- or already a confident HR Adviser seeking a new challenge in a values-driven education Trust?
We are looking for a motivated and professional individual to join our central HR team supporting schools across the Trust. Working closely with Headteachers and senior leaders, you'll provide first-line HR advice and ensure consistent, compliant HR practice in areas such as recruitment, absence management, employee relations, and policy application.
This post can be appointed at Grade 8 for experienced HR Advisers who meet all the essential requirements of the post, or offered as a career-grade opportunity (starting from Grade 6) for someone with strong HR administration experience who is ready to grow into a fully qualified advisory role through structured development and CIPD study. You'll find the minimum expectations needed to apply for the career-grade role and more details about how the career grade structure works in the attachments.
We're looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised, proactive, and confident working with people at all levels.
• Has HR experience (ideally within education) and a sound understanding of safer recruitment and employment practices.
• Holds or is working towards a CIPD Level 5 qualification (or willing to enrol).
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, equality, and the Catholic ethos of our Trust.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Funded professional development and clear progression from G6 to G8.
• Hybrid working arrangements after induction period.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in supporting our schools and staff.
• An excellent pension package through the Local Government scheme
• Health and wellbeing support
• The opportunity to apply for a blue light card to save money on 15,000 retailers

We always welcome speaking to potential candidates, please contact the HR Team via email at if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.
Closing date: Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 9am
Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website through the Apply Online button.
Before applying, please download the job specification for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. Please note that the essential criteria listed will be used for shortlisting purposes.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the published closing date.
Please submit applications via the below link
The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2024), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
Job title HR Adviser Job reference 244198 Date posted 17/10/2025 Application closing date 05/11/2025 Location Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust Salary Career Grade G6 SCP 12 - 18 (FTE 28,598 - 31,537) to G8 SCP 24 - 27 (FTE 35,412 - 38,220) Package All Year Round, 2 Year Fixed Term, 37 hours per week Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Human Resources, School, School Support, Temporary, Term time Attachments Job description
Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career -- or already a confident HR Adviser seeking a new challenge in a values-driven education Trust?
We are looking for a motivated and professional individual to join our central HR team supporting schools across the Trust. Working closely with Headteachers and senior leaders, you'll provide first-line HR advice and ensure consistent, compliant HR practice in areas such as recruitment, absence management, employee relations, and policy application.
This post can be appointed at Grade 8 for experienced HR Advisers who meet all the essential requirements of the post, or offered as a career-grade opportunity (starting from Grade 6) for someone with strong HR administration experience who is ready to grow into a fully qualified advisory role through structured development and CIPD study. You'll find the minimum expectations needed to apply for the career-grade role and more details about how the career grade structure works in the attachments.
We're looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised, proactive, and confident working with people at all levels.
• Has HR experience (ideally within education) and a sound understanding of safer recruitment and employment practices.
• Holds or is working towards a CIPD Level 5 qualification (or willing to enrol).
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, equality, and the Catholic ethos of our Trust.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Funded professional development and clear progression from G6 to G8.
• Hybrid working arrangements after induction period.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in supporting our schools and staff.
• An excellent pension package through the Local Government scheme
• Health and wellbeing support
• The opportunity to apply for a blue light card to save money on 15,000 retailers

We always welcome speaking to potential candidates, please contact the HR Team via email at if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.
Closing date: Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 9am
Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website through the Apply Online button.
Before applying, please download the job specification for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. Please note that the essential criteria listed will be used for shortlisting purposes.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the published closing date.
Please submit applications via the below link
The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2024), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

Skills Required