BCAT HR Manager - All Year Round Contract

The Trust

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.

It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020, and The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, which came out of special measures and is rated “Requires Improvement” by Ofsted in June 2019 and is a rapidly improving school. Barton Manor Free School, is an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022.

The Post

As a highly respected and successful Trust we are seeking to appoint a BCAT HR Manager to lead, manage and develop a proactive, high quality and effective HR service for our schools. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the BCAT Central team.

This role offers an experienced HR professional, the opportunity to provide and manage a comprehensive HR service to our people, including our Executive Trust Headteacher, Headteachers, Senior Leaders, Chairs of Governors and other key stakeholders to promote best practice across the Trust.

This is an exciting and truly hands-on HR position so we are looking for someone who is highly motivated, CIPD qualified (Level 5 or higher) and possesses a strong awareness of operational HR issues, with at least 5 years’ experience within an educational setting.

The successful candidate will be highly skilled and comfortable with all aspects of generalist HR, including employee relations and compliance, be confident in employment law and have the ability to embed a strong performance management culture. You will be able to demonstrate strong management skills, possess strong influencing skills, and be confident in the calibre of the advice you give. You will be a proactive, creative individual that is results-driven and who is confident in your ability to build trust and respect with colleagues.

The role will require some travel within the Trust area which includes 2 schools in Canterbury and one in Thanet.

If you have the enthusiasm and determination to manage and deliver a first-class HR service, then we would like to hear from you. Go ahead apply today!

          BCAT 12 (CIPD Level 7 Qualified) - £47,435 - £55,280

Closing date: Wednesday 4 January 2023 @ 9am

Start Date:  March 2023 or sooner

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitably qualified applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Barton Court Academy Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

Further details and information about the Trust can be found on our website page.

A commitment to staff welfare and promoting BCAT core values is at the heart of this role.