Schools People Partner

The role of Schools People Partner will provide a professional HR service to our schools and settings within the Wessex Learning Trust supporting them with a range of people matters and timely strategic advice. This is a busy, varied role where you will be working in our culture of continuous improvement and will have an opportunity to make a difference with our stakeholders.

You will have previous experience as a HR practitioner or Business Partner within the education sector - preferably within a school or multi-academy trust, with a proven track record of handling a range of complex employee relations issues and casework.

What the school offers its staff It is an exciting time to join the Wessex family as we grow, we can offer:

• The full support of a dedicated team of staff who are values-driven and are committed to a healthy working culture.
• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
• The opportunity to work with a variety of different education phases across twenty schools, a teacher-training organisation and a fitness and leisure centre.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
Commitment to safeguarding