HR Business Partner (Swale Academies Trust)

Salary: 49723 - 55295 FTE

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time or Part-time Flexible working considered

Closing date: 26 January 2026

Interview date: Initial (remote) interviews 29 January 2026 Face-to-Face interviews 02 February 2026

How to apply: Applications should be made by submitting a SAT Application Form to . Please note that we are not able to accept CVs for this vacancy. The application form an d recruitment pack can be found on our website Swale Academies Trust - Vacancies

Who to contact if you have a query: If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form please contact or call .

Are you an experienced HR professional

Do you want to be part of a growing team of professionals supporting our family of schools and employees

Do you have the passion and drive to make a difference

Our HR Team ensure outstanding service delivery is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to providing a positive HR experience to all of our schools and employees. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team to primarily support our schools in East Sussex.

The main purpose of the role is to provide high quality professional human resources advice guidance and support to schools and central services team. (see job description for more detail).

What we want from you:

• Minimum of Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant practical experience.
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation with an up-to-date understanding of relevant case law.
• Proven experience of providing advisory support within Education the Local Authority or Public sector.
• Good customer and business focus with a track record of identifying and delivering practical and innovative HR solutions within the framework of organisational policies and procedures.
• Clean UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Ability to travel to our schools in Kent Bromley and East Sussex.
  

What we offer you:

• Competitive Salary
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 30 after five years continuous service)
• Cycle to work scheme tax efficient scheme to acquire a bike for cycling to work
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive leadership team
• Local Government Pensions Scheme
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts
• Continuous Professional Development
  

If this sounds like the job you are looking for we would love to hear from you.

Part of the recruitment process may involve a test presentation or other assessment.

Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.