Assistant HR Business Partner
Hours: 32.5
Salary: JM1 SCP28 £39,152 - SCP31 £41,771 Pro rata per annum
Actual Salary: SCP28 £34,390.27 - SCP31 £36,690.74 per annum
Fixed Term Contract ending 31/08/2026
This is an exciting fixed term contract opportunity working within the Central HR Team to provide high quality, operational support to the Trust.
The postholder will provide advice, guidance and support to Headteachers, School Business Managers and the Central Team on a wide range of HR issues, including contracts, payroll, safeguarding, change management, performance, absence management, disciplinaries, grievances and more.
This post will be based at the Central Team office 3 days per week with 2 days working from home, with regular visits to individual schools, all based in North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset.
We are looking for someone who is CIPD Level 5 qualified with a minimum of 2 years recent HR operational experience, ideally in a MAT or school.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 30 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
Closing Date: Monday 19th January 2026
Interview Date: 29th or 30th January 2026
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
Safeguarding Statement:
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.