The Jewish Community Academy Trust (JCAT), a collective of four primary schools in North London and Hertfordshire, is seeking an exceptional Head of HR to provide outstanding HR support and advice to our schools and strategic support to the Trust. The Head of HR will champion HR across the Trust, ensuring that staff are supported to enable them to ensure that each child is afforded the chance to excel in a nurturing environment that respects the individual character of each school.
The Head of HR will oversee all aspects of human resources across JCAT, ensuring alignment with the trust’s objectives and compliance with UK employment laws. This role involves line managing the HR team. The Head of HR will develop and implement HR strategies, manage employee relations, and ensure effective HR operations across the trust.
The Head of HR will support the trust with strategic plans, developing innovative HR processes to ensure the Trust is viewed as an employer of choice. This includes fostering a positive organisational culture, promoting staff engagement, and implementing best practices to attract and retain top talent within the education sector.
Additionally, the Head of HR will work collaboratively and responsively with Heads, ensuring that their HR needs are met efficiently. The role also involves working closely with the CEO on a range of issues, providing expert HR advice and support to achieve the trust’s overall objectives.
This role will be based in Wolfson Hillel Primary School with an expectation that the successful candidate will regularly travel to the other schools within the Trust. Some homebased working may be available.
For more information about the role please download the Job Description or reach out to HR@jcat.co.uk
As we review applications continuously, we urge interested individuals to submit their candidature expediently. JCAT retains the right to appoint a suitable candidate ahead of the deadline, should one present themselves.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding and Prevent Duty including social media checks.
