Senior HR Advisor - Penrose Learning Trust
Required asap
Permanent Contract
Grade 5 Points 19 - 22
Role available as either Part Time or Full Time
Hours and salary: 40 weeks per annum (term time + 5 PD days, plus one week
worked in school holiday)
- Part-time 22.5 hrs over 3 days - (starting salary £19,911 actual)
or
- Full time 37hrs hrs over 5 days - (starting salary £32,743 actual)
We are looking to recruit a qualified and enthusiastic HR professional to join our friendly and hardworking central team. You will work alongside our recently appointed Head of Service - HR to support the nine schools, within our Trust to develop and thrive, as well as supporting the development of other HR team members.
The key aspects of the role include:
- support the HR Manager to raise HR practice and procedure across the Trust
- support senior school leaders to develop their skills in dealing with complex people issues
- provide guidance and support in relation to all HR matters and lead on more complex case work
- assist in HR transactional and administrative processes
- attend and participate in HR related meetings
We would like the successful candidate to have:
- qualification to CIPD Level 5 or equivalent and be a member of CIPD
- knowledge and understanding of school teachers pay terms and conditions to include the ‘Burgundy book’
- knowledge and understanding of Support Staff terms and conditions to include the ‘Green book’
- outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
- organisational and planning skills
- a high level of IT literacy.
Penrose Learning Trust was established in 2017, to build upon the excellent work of the founding schools and their shared belief that the young people in our care should have access to excellent educational provision. Working within and beyond the Trust, the Trust aims to provide support and drive improvement in all of its schools.
The central team, based at East Bergholt High School comprises Finance, HR, Estates and IT. These central teams work as a unit to support schools and Headteachers to deliver the best possible education. We pride ourselves on our positive, hardworking ethos and collegiate atmosphere.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please call Mandy Branch (EA to the CEO) for an appointment on 01206 489363 ext 1004
Closing date: 9am - Monday, 2nd March 2026
Interview date: Monday 9th March 2026
Penrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.