The Role: We are seeking a dedicated Employee Relations Caseworker to join our central team, reporting directly to the Employee Relations Manager. In this role, you will manage a varied portfolio of HR cases with considerable autonomy, covering areas such as long-term sickness, conduct, discipline, and grievances.
You will act as a trusted advisor, coaching managers across our academies to improve their confidence and competence in handling complex HR matters. Your daily responsibilities will also include assessing and communicating case risks, preparing documentation for formal hearings, and ensuring that all cases reach a timely, appropriate conclusion in line with employment law and best practice. Highly complex or high-risk cases will be escalated to the Employee Relations Manager.
If you are a proactive HR professional looking to deliver a high-quality service and make a meaningful impact across our schools, we would love to hear from you.
About You:
CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent HR experience and willing to work towards)
A proven track record of managing a range of complex HR cases, juggling multiple priorities, and meeting tight deadlines.
Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.
Previous experience within the education sector or a multi-academy trust is highly desirable, but not essential.
About Us: The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South and East of England, committed to delivering excellent outcomes for our 22,500 students. We believe that a stable, capable workforce across our academies is central to achieving our mission.
Apply Today! Please note this vacancy will close at midday on 23/07/2026
As an ER Caseworker we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction programme
- Excellent ongoing CPD
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
- The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
- Access to trust resources and materials
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye tests
- Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
