HR Advisor - Maternity Cover

Kingfisher Academy Inc; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust is looking for a dedicated HR Advisor for maternity cover. The position involves supporting the schools in various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will have relevant HR management experience and be capable of providing guidance to school leaders. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 and various staff benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff benefits package

Attractive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in HR management and supporting employee relations.
• Ability to provide guidance and advice to staff and leaders.
• Familiarity with recruitment and onboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Support all schools within the Trust in HR matters.
• Provide advice on employee relations and casework.
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding of new staff.

Skills

HR management

Recruitment

Employee relations

Education

Relevant HR qualification

Job description

* HR Advisor - Maternity CoverNEW# HR Advisor - Maternity CoverEmployerLocation: Swindon, WiltshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeSalary: £30,000Posted: 12th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 5th January 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1526055Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1526055* Share :**HR Advisor - Maternity Cover**The Park Academies Trust is looking to appoint a dedicated and experienced HR Advisor to join our central team, supporting all the schools within our Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career by joining a Trust which truly values its staff and provides a highly supportive environment.Working as part of a team, you will be involved in various aspects of HR, from recruitment and onboarding to providing guidance and advice to our school leaders and staff, employee relations and casework.**This is a maternity cover position.****Details of role:** Full time, permanent role working 37 hours per week (52 weeks)**Salary:** £30,000 gross per annum**Start date:** January/February 2026**Closing date:** 5th January 2026 (midday)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_The Park Academies Trust is a family of schools, both primary and secondary, that believes in ‘collaboration not competition’. Together we are stronger!Formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education, we are a growing Trust with a strong academic performance and are looking to enhance our team with dedicated and passionate teachers.Currently eight schools: Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, The Deanery CE Academy, Red Oaks Primary School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Bridlewood Primary School and Kingfisher CE Academy, the Trust offers a high-quality educational provision from nursery right up to Sixth Form, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.The positive and caring ethos at all our schools is combined with a clear mission to deliver the richest possible education experience which enables young people to leave our care as responsible citizens equipped to fulfil their personal goals and career aspirations.We are offering an exciting opportunity to develop your career by joining a Trust which truly values its staff and provides a highly supportive environment.What we offer:* A positive and dynamic environment in a Trust which is growing in both size and success* A strong pupil ethos centred on mutual respect and fulfilling potential* Competitive salary* Staff benefits package, including interest free affordable technology, cycle to work scheme, shopping and holiday discounts* Staff wellbeing: access to On Line Doctor, discounted gym membership, Employee Assistance Programme* Attractive pension scheme**Please see the attached Job Description for details of the role.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Park Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.### The Park Academies TrustPart of### The Park Academies Trust