Director of People (HR)

Salary range: £77,929 to £85,190 per annum, dependant on experience

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, all year round contract

Location: E17 4AZ, Walthamstow, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Site: Whitefield School

Whitefield Academy Trust is looking to recruit a dynamic senior HR professional who will be accountable for shaping and delivering HR strategy to support the Trust’s strategic objectives . This role combines overall responsibility for the management and development of the Trust’s human resources (HR) team, related external partners and services to promote highly effective recruitment and retention.

As Director of People, the successful candidate will manage the HR Team and ensure the smooth delivery of HR services for the Trust’s 300+ employees. This includes talent acquisition and development, staff well-being and the development of routes for career progression within the Trust. In doing so, you will proactively engage leaders and colleagues to promote a strong and positive culture underpinned by the Trust’s values-driven approach.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to play a lead role in shaping organisational development and culture as the Trust expands, at the same time as sustaining high quality and strong compliance and delivering significant improvements for our staff and the children and young people we serve.

About Whitefield Academy Trust

With an ethos based on enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing for all, Whitefield Academy Trust seeks to open up the world for children and young people with SEND. Located in Waltham Forest, the Trust comprises Joseph Clarke School (for children with vision impairment and /or additional needs), Whitefield School (for pupils with complex needs including autism, learning difficulties and sensory and physical impairments), Professional Development Services and the highly successful Project SEARCH East London.

We are expert in serving children and young people with SEND and giving them the tools, skills and confidence to move on to the next stages of their education and lives.

What are we looking for

• Human Resources qualification(s), CIPD Level 7, or equivalent

• Experience working in a senior HR role, Head of HR or HR Director level

• Successful track record of strategic leadership of the resources function and operational function

• Experience in leading and developing culture-building with a people focus

• Experience of compensation, including benefits, management

• Experience in leading and supporting teams through processes of continuous improvement

What we offer

·      LGPS defined benefit pension scheme

·      Electric Vehicle lease scheme

·      32 days annual leave, rising to 35 after 5 years’ service

·      Comprehensive staff benefits package

·      Opportunity for some remote working

·      Employee Assistance programme 

·      Onsite parking

How to apply

Your application is a direct permanent application to Whitefield Academy Trust.

To apply, please request an application form from Ellie Field at whitefieldacademytrust@hays.com or call Ellie on 0207 259 8770 for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

We warmly encourage visits from prospective candidates to experience our school first hand. Visits are by appointment only, to book please contact Ellie Field for a confidential discussion.

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 3rd March 2023

Whitefield Academy Trust is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

The Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit, ensuring best practice in our recruitment process is essential to our commitment.

-Whitefield Academy Trust https://www.whitefieldacademytrust.org.uk/

-Joseph Clarke School https://www.josephclarkeschool.org.uk/

-Whitefield School https://www.whitefieldschool.org.uk/

-Professional Development and Outreach Services https://www.whitefieldpds.org.uk/