Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join the Central Operations Team of our thriving Multi Academy Trust. This is a key role within the organisation, providing the opportunity to make a real difference to our people and to contribute to our continued development as a supportive, ambitious and values-led organisation.

The HR Business Partner will play a key role in supporting the Trust to be an employer of choice, providing effective, responsive and professional HR support across our schools and central team. 

The role will manage a diverse HR caseload, working proactively with leaders and colleagues to achieve efficient, positive outcomes and foster strong, respectful and productive employee relations.

The postholder will ensure that HR policies, processes and practices are robust, consistent and effective, supporting the Trust to meet its legal and statutory responsibilities, including compliance with employment and data protection legislation and relevant statutory guidance. 

They will provide trusted advice and guidance to leaders and managers, helping them to navigate complex people matters confidently and fairly. The HR Business Partner will also support the continued professional development of support staff, promoting high standards of service and continuous improvement.

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. As part of our due diligence process, an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance to determine suitability to work with children and young people and keep them safe.

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Benefits of Working at Pathfinder

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required.

As part of our due diligence process an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. If you wish further information regarding these checks please contact 01904 806000.

Closing date for applications: Friday 11 September 2026 at midday

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estates professional to join the central team of our growing Multi Academy Trust, supporting our schools across multiple sites. 

Working closely with the Finance Director, the successful candidate will take the lead on operational estates delivery across the organisation, ensuring all school environments remain safe, compliant, well-maintained and fully fit for purpose. 

The post holder will have responsibility for the management and the successful delivery of the projects awarded under the School Condition Allocation funding rounds. This is a senior operational role with responsibility for overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites, ensuring statutory compliance is maintained in line with Department for Education guidance and wider health & safety legislation. 

The Estates Manager will play a key role in driving consistency, performance and best practice across estates services while supporting school’s Site Managers through strong leadership and professional development. 

The role will involve close collaboration with Headteachers and senior stakeholders, balancing local operational requirements with wider organisational priorities. 

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. As part of our due diligence process, an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance to determine suitability to work with children and young people and keep them safe.

Job Information Pack

Application Form

Workforce Privacy Notice

Benefits of Working at Pathfinder

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required.

As part of our due diligence process an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. If you wish further information regarding these checks please contact 01904 806000.

Closing date for applications: Friday 11 September 2026 at midday

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Director, or an ambitious and suitably qualified individual, to join the Central Executive Team of our thriving Multi Academy Trust.

The Finance Director will provide leadership and management of all aspects of finance, as well as being a key member of the Trust’s Strategic Leadership Team. The role will fulfil the Chief Financial Officer function (CFO) when representing the Trust. You will also have responsibility for financial management, providing technical leadership and support in all accounting matters across the Trust. 

The role will include regular reporting and the production of high-quality reports in a timely manner enabling informed decisions to be made. The Finance Director will keep ahead of funding and legislative changes that apply to the education sector and will provide the Board of Trustees with strategic financial information to enable them to make informed financial decisions. You also will be responsible for the operational line management of the finance function, managing all financial accounting and transactional finance for the Trust.

The Finance Director will monitor financial performance and drive change within the finance operation of the Trust, bringing greater efficiency. Robust systems, processes and controls will be implemented, ensuring all financial information is up-to-date and reporting is in line with required annual financial returns.

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. As part of our due diligence process, an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance to determine suitability to work with children and young people and keep them safe.

Job Information Pack

Application Form

Workforce Privacy Notice

Benefits of Working at Pathfinder

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required.

As part of our due diligence process an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. If you wish further information regarding these checks please contact 01904 806000.

Closing date for applications: Friday 11 September 2026 at midday