Cluster People Officer - Primary
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Sheffield, S1 4BY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 4 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
As Cluster People Officer, you will be the trusted first point of contact for school leaders and managers, providing practical, solutions-focused support across a wide range of people matters. You will work closely with the People Team, Headteachers and leadership teams to ensure our colleagues receive a high-quality HR service that is professional, consistent and people-centred.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing day-to-day advice on employee relations matters, attendance management, probation, capability and flexible working.
• Supporting managers with absence management and staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Coordinating recruitment campaigns, onboarding and safer recruitment processes.
• Preparing HR documentation and supporting formal meetings where required.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements and Trust policies.
• Building productive relationships across schools and central support services.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join INOVA?
At INOVA, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer:
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on school improvement and student experience.
• A supportive and collaborative Trust culture.
• Access to professional development and coaching opportunities.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, inclusion and career progression.
• The chance to work alongside talented colleagues dedicated to educational excellence.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive—professionally and personally. In a sector where demands are high, we’re focused on reducing unnecessary pressures and supporting a healthy work/life balance through practical benefits, smart systems, and a strong culture of care.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (for non term-time staff), rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Aligned systems to save you time and reduce admin
• Investment in technology to streamline tasks.
Health & Wellness
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted membership with Westfield Health
• Occupational Health Support
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Eye care vouchers for eligible staff.
Financial Support
• Competitive pension schemes (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Discount schemes
• Free staff parking for all colleagues.
Further details about the role
The postholder is accountable for:
- Providing responsive day-to-day HR support across an allocated cluster of schools.
- Supporting leaders to manage people matters confidently, fairly and consistently.
- Delivering efficient recruitment and onboarding support.
- Managing a range of employee relations matters in line with policy and best practice.
- Promoting compliance with employment law, safeguarding and Trust procedures.
Building positive professional relationships across schools and central teams. The Cluster People Officer is a front-facing operational HR role supporting a cluster of academies with day-to-day people matters. The postholder will act as a trusted first point of contact for Headteachers and leaders, providing practical advice, managing a range of employee relations matters, supporting recruitment activity and ensuring consistent application of Trust policy and employment practice.
The role combines advisory support, case management, recruitment coordination and people administration, helping schools manage their workforce effectively while escalating more complex matters appropriately.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.