ABOUT THE TRUST:

Formed in 2017 from Rochdale Sixth Form College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, Altus Education Partnership is committed to enhancing education in the Rochdale borough. The Trust currently comprises four academies:

• Rochdale Sixth Form College (RSFC) opened in 2010 to address the significant underachievement in A Level performance in the borough. Since then, it has raised achievement in the area dramatically and is recognised nationally as a centre of excellence. The college is Ofsted Outstanding, Sixth Form College of the Year 2021, and regularly one of the highest performing colleges in the country according to the DfE’s performance tables and national achievement rate tables.
• Edgar Wood Academy is a secondary school opened in a new build in 2021 under Wave 13 of the free schools’ programme. The school has already established a strong reputation in the local community and is significantly over-subscribed for 2023-24.
• Kingsway Park High School is an Ofsted rated Good school with a strong track record of providing its students with an excellent education. The school will soon benefit from a new teaching block opening at the end of 2023.
• Bamford Academy is an Ofsted rated Good school providing a caring and nurturing environment for all of its pupils; it is a popular first choice for many parents and young people in the local community.

We are delighted that Caldershaw Academy will join Altus Education Partnership on 1st July 2025.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Job Title: HR Officer
Reports to: Director of HR
Contract: Full time (37 Hours per week), Permanent
Salary: Sixth Form College Support Pay Scale points 20 to 24, currently £34,391 - £38,353 per annum.
Start Date: Immediate Start
Are you a motivated, proactive HR professional looking for a new challenge? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the HR strategy and making a difference in an ambitious educational Trust? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
As an HR Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our HR function, providing expert advice and support across a range of HR areas, from recruitment and employee relations to absence management and wellbeing. You’ll have the chance to guide, coach, and develop managers, helping to build strong leadership across the Trust.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and advise on complex HR matters, from disciplinaries to performance management.
• Drive the development and implementation of innovative HR initiatives to boost employee engagement.
• Play a key role in safeguarding, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Oversee the recruitment process, supporting the attraction and onboarding of new talent.
• Champion health and wellbeing initiatives, supporting staff to thrive in their roles.
  This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for HR and a desire to make a positive impact in a thriving, supportive environment.
  If you’re ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.