Description
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Working pattern: Full‑time term‑time only. (As the position is part‑time / term‑time only, the above salary will be pro‑rata)
Closing date: 9am Monday 20 October 2025
Contact: The Cavendish Education Trust, Eldon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1UE
Position Details
Grade: Single Status Grade 11 / 12 (40109 - 45850). Increment to SS12 once CIPD Level 5 is achieved.
Hours: Full year 37 hours per week or term time only (3 weeks to be worked in the school holidays). Salary is pro‑rated (37484 - 42849).
Contract: Permanent. In‑person role covering all Trust schools.
Interview date: Friday 24 October 2025
Starting date: As soon as possible
Role
* Lead HR strategy and operations across multiple sites
* Provide advice on employee relations, restructures and performance management
* Lead attendance management, return‑to‑work and health review meetings
* Oversee payroll, pensions, recruitment, safeguarding and compliance
* Review and develop HR policies, systems and processes
* Line‑manage and develop staff across the team
About You
* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) or commitment to undertake this training
* Experience in HR ideally in multi‑site or education setting
* Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
* A collaborative mindset with excellent communication and organisational skills
Why Join Us
* Play a pivotal role in shaping HR practice across the Trust
* Work alongside a supportive senior leadership team
* Enjoy variety, autonomy and the chance to make a real difference for staff and pupils
Additional Information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please visit the DBS website. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.
Required Experience
Director
Key Skills
* Early Childhood Education
* Classroom Experience
* Education Administration
* Lesson Planning
* Special Education
* Adult Education
* Teaching
* Curriculum Development
* Administrative Experience
* Leadership Experience
* Program Development
* Supervising Experience
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
Years
Vacancy
1
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