Director of People

The Girls’ Learning Trust (GLT) was formed in September 2015 and consists of three successful and high-performing girls’ schools: Nonsuch High School for Girls, Wallington High School for Girls and Carshalton High School for Girls. All three schools are in the London Borough of Sutton. As the largest all-girls multi academy trust in the UK, we have c4,500 students aged 11-18 and over 500 staff. We have a financial turnover of c£30m and operate over three large sites. Our aim is to empower girls and young women by delivering a first-class education and providing an inspirational start to their futures.

We’re looking for a senior, strategic human resources professional with the drive, ambition, and vision to develop our people strategy.

This is a brand-new role, and it reflects a considerable investment by the Trust in our ability to meet an increasingly challenging operating environment. It brings together two of our small but talented staff teams – human resources and our committee clerks – into a new People & Administration Team within our Shared Services.

The Director of People will enjoy significant autonomy, with responsibility for identifying and planning the work of the team. However, there are some major developmental projects on the horizon that will need to be prioritised and delivered:

• The creation of a new people strategy for the Trust, and a review of the operating model in collaboration with headteachers in all three schools.
• A review of our staff recruitment activities in the context of an increasingly challenging labour market within the education sector.
• The further rollout of digital systems across the Trust, enabling more efficient collaboration between schools and the better use of data to inform decision-making.

If you’re looking for an exciting new challenge, in an environment where you can see the impact of your work on a daily basis, please download a recruitment pack and get in contact. www.girlslearningtrust.org/vacancies

In turn, we offer a thriving working environment, competitive salary, attractive Local Government pension scheme with 22% employer contributions and a generous annual leave entitlement. You will also enjoy an additional three days off during Trust closure between Christmas and New Year period.

Girls’ Learning Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with the company number 07627961. Registered Office: Ewell Road, Cheam, Surrey SM3 8AB

Application Process: To apply, please send your CV, along with a two-page covering letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification to:

Dr Thomas Flynn, Chief Operating Officer

Email: tflynn@girlslearningtrust.org

Applications must be received by no later than 9am Monday 20 February 2023.

Due to Safer Recruitment, all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our application form before the interview.

Interviews will take place on Monday 27 Feb 2023 at Nonsuch High School for Girls.

In line with our recruitment policy and for the protection of our students, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce which reflects the nature of our school community.