HR Officer

We are looking for a highly organised and professional HR Officer to provide an effective onsite HR service within our school. The successful candidate will work closely with school leaders and the Trust Central HR Team to support recruitment, payroll administration, employee relations, workforce compliance and day-to-day HR processes. They will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Experience within a Human Resources environment, together with an understanding of safer recruitment, safeguarding and compliance requirements, is essential. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a positive employee experience while ensuring Human Resources practices are delivered consistently and effectively across the school.

If you share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our journey to deliver exceptional education and achieve our vision of 'Excellence for All'.

We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact; Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager at [email protected]

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.

Carlton Academy Trust is a dynamic, values-driven multi-academy trust based in West Yorkshire. Established in 2019, with schools across Bradford and Leeds. Recognised as a World Class Trust by the World Class Schools Quality Mark, we are united by a clear vision: "Excellence for All".

Why Join Us?

At Carlton Academy Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster an open, collaborative culture where every member of staff is empowered to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. We invest in professional growth, provide clear career pathways, and celebrate success at every level.

What makes us stand out:

Employee wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the 'Carlton Cares' programme, designed to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Full details can be found at