HR Business Partner

Job description

Job title and organisation: HR Business Partner - Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust
Salary: Grade 10 Levels 1-4 £45,045 - £50,853 FTE (Starting point negotiable dependent on skills/experience)
Hours: Part Time
Contract: Permanent
Location: York
Closing Date and Time: Friday 11 September 2026 at Midday

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join the Central Operations Team of our thriving Multi Academy Trust. This is a key role within the organisation, providing the opportunity to make a real difference to our people and to contribute to our continued development as a supportive, ambitious and values-led organisation.

The HR Business Partner will play a key role in supporting the Trust to be an employer of choice, providing effective, responsive and professional HR support across our schools and central team.

The role will manage a diverse HR caseload, working proactively with leaders and colleagues to achieve efficient, positive outcomes and foster strong, respectful and productive employee relations.

The postholder will ensure that HR policies, processes and practices are robust, consistent and effective, supporting the Trust to meet its legal and statutory responsibilities, including compliance with employment and data protection legislation and relevant statutory guidance.

They will provide trusted advice and guidance to leaders and managers, helping them to navigate complex people matters confidently and fairly. The HR Business Partner will also support the continued professional development of support staff, promoting high standards of service and continuous improvement.

This role will be largely based at the Trust's Central Office located at Archbishop Holgate's School, York. Occasional visits to other Pathfinder schools will also be necessary as part of the role. Pathfinder currently has schools within York, Malton, Welburn, Selby and Leeds.

Part time, permanent position working 0.6 over 3 or 4 days. Flexibility around hybrid working. We are keen to attract the right candidate and would welcome a conversation about how the role could work for you.

The successful candidate must have a full UK driving licence and their own means of transport between sites.

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. As part of our due diligence process, an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance to determine suitability to work with children and young people and keep them safe.

An Application form can be downloaded from our website:

Vacancies - Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust

To apply for this role, please submit a completed application form via post or email to:

Mr A Daly, Chief Executive Officer
Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust
Archbishop Holgate's School
Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA

Email: [email protected]

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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