CLOSING DATE

12:00pm, 8th Aug 2025
Positions Available 1
We are seeking a commercially focused Director to lead our People strategy and function at a pivotal time of growth and transformation. You will drive strategic workforce planning and ensure legal compliance while enhancing employee engagement and performance.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Director of People and Culture will provide expert guidance on all people-related matters, ensuring that staff are supported, engaged, and empowered to deliver exceptional outcomes for pupils.
This is a senior leadership role with direct influence on business direction and outcomes.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Inspiring leadership and team management
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
  Strong analytical, decision-making, and influencing skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of the HR strategy aligned with business objectives.

Oversee the whole employee lifecycle, including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Onboarding, Reward, and Employee Relations

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Head, Business Operations Director and Governors on all people-related matters.
• Provide a comprehensive and pro-active administrative support service in relation to all aspects of HR.
• Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEIB) across the organisation.
• Lead organisational change, culture initiatives, and restructure projects.
• Accountability to ensure compliance with UK employment law and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and develop a team of HR professionals.
• You will provide a comprehensive and pro-active administrative support service in relation to all aspects of HR.

OTHER DUTIES

• Attend meetings and be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Follow responsibilities as defined in the Health & Safety Policy
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people with whom s/he comes into contact and adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
• Support and promote the school’s ethos, strategic plans and objectives
• Any other duties that may from time to time be required by the Business Operations Director, Head or Board of Governors.