Key Role Information

Salary
£33,699.00 - 38,220.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
08/06/2026 09:00
Interview
To Be Confirmed
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Grade I/J
Department
Human Resources - Central Services
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.140
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £33,699 - £38,220 per annum (depending on skills/experience)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Whole Time              

Contract Type: Maternity cover for up to 1 year

Location: Based in Middlesbrough to work across our schools in Middlesbrough, Redcar, Stockton, North Yorkshire and York 


We are looking for an outstanding HR Officer to join our team for maternity cover. The role of HR Officer will play a key part in delivering a high quality HR service across our Schools and the Central Team.  


Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.  


You will undertake a range of HR activities, including:

  • Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance on policies and procedures and ensuring compliance 
  • Support with employee relation matters e.g. sickness absence, initial disciplinary /grievance issues, performance concerns and flexible working meetings
  • Provide advice and guidance on HR systems 
  • Support end-to-end recruitment processes, including onboarding and safer recruitment checks
  • Maintaining accurate employee records and HR system data 


This role will suit someone with previous experience working in a HR or administrative role. Ideally you will be CIPD qualified (although this is not essential). You must possess exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills and have the ability to prioritise your workload so that tasks are coordinated effectively ensuring the needs of the Trust are met.


If you wish to have an informal discussion about the position or arrange a visit, please contact Chris Barker, HR Manager on 01642 529200 ex 7053 or email barker.c@npcat.org.uk  


Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026, 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed


Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.



Skills

Experience

Excellent organisational and time management skillsessential
Sound judgement and decision making skillsessential
To remain calm and efficient when working both individually and as part of a very busy teamessential
Prioritising workload in an extremely busy environment to achieve all deadlinesessential
Able to deal sensitively with people and resolve conflictsessential
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential informationessential
Set high standards and provide a role model for all staff and pupils across the Trustessential
Maintain and keep up to date records in accordance with data protection rulesessential
Excellent ICT skills in a range of packages with experience of using new systems and proceduresessential
Understanding of Employment Lawessential
Experience of working in a varied and fast paced environment, and working to deadlinesessential
Good working knowledge of HR processes and compliance requirementsessential
Develop, maintain and use an effective network of contacts, seeking advice and support when necessaryessential
An awareness of school teacher and support staff terms and conditions
An understanding of safeguarding and Child Protection issues
Experience of working on policy creation and policy updates
Prior experience of working within an education setting
Ability to draft job adverts, job descriptions and person specifications

Personal Attributes

Commitment to the Catholic ethos and aims of the Academy Trustessential
Suitable to work with children/young peopleessential
Have access to your own transportessential
A pro-active and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and respond to unplanned situations (balance changing priorities)essential
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationshipsessential
Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiencesessential
A commitment to managing the highest standards of education support services.

Qualifications

Good level of English and Mathsessential
Commitment to own personal and professional developmentessential
Qualification that encompasses a business / HR elementessential
CIPD Qualified

Nicholas Postgate Central Team

Chris Barker

barker.c@npcat.org.uk

Postgate House
Saltersgill Avenue
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
TS4 3JP
Chris Barker
barker.c@npcat.org.uk

Safeguarding Information

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.