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Director of Workforce Development and Human Resources

Director of Workforce Development and Human Resources

St Joseph's Catholic High School

Mater Christi Offices [Barrow or Carlisle]

  • £45,963 - £47,017 pro rata
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
Full Time Equivalent Salary £41,275 - £42,222
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
5 September 2022

Job overview

Are you an experienced, self-motivated and ambitious HR leader looking to make an impact in a new and growing Multi Academy Trust? We are looking for a talented HR lead professional with experience of operating at a senior level within a large, complex, people focussed organisation. 

Our ideal candidate will bring a strong delivery and problem solving focus with the ability to persuade, influence and secure the confidence of our Trust leaders through building collaborative working relationships. Professional development is key to our ongoing success so our vision is to  invest in our employees by establishing our own programmes for staff development and talent management using existing expertise and by building  links with partnership organisations. As part of a fast-growing Trust, joining our team offers the right candidate a fantastic opportunity for positive impact and career development.

We know that to achieve our Trust’s vision, it is our people who will make a big difference and this is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference across our Catholic Trust.

We need someone who

• Has a complete commitment to Catholic Education and the Bishop’s Vision for Academies in the Diocese of Lancaster.

• Brings a positive approach to problem solving.

• Is committed to regular professional development.

• Has a strong attention to detail, thoroughness and a high level of integrity.

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

And someone who will

Embrace being part of a family of schools, building excellence, sharing good practice and collaborating with others.

• Provide clear and inspirational leadership to ensure the Trust has a positive culture that places our staff and their wellbeing at the heart of ensuring excellent outcomes for the children who attend our schools. 

• Develop and oversee the delivery of a people strategy for the Trust, working closely with other executive and senior leaders to ensure the Trust has an exciting and evidence-based approach to developing and valuing our staff. 

• Provide Strategic Leadership in Succession Planning and Talent Management.

We can offer you

• an exciting opportunity to develop this role.

• a comprehensive induction programme.

• an opportunity to work in settings which value multi-disciplinary ways of working.

• an opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals who love what they do.


For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Jacky Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer by email: Jacky.Kennedy@mater-christi.com 

The role is offered as Term Time Only plus two weeks.

To apply for this post please complete the online TES application form.

Closing Date:  9.00am on 5th September 2022.

Interviews will be held 8th  or 12th September 2022




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About St Joseph's Catholic High School

Why St. Joseph's?

In 1929, St Joseph's Catholic High School was established by parishioners to serve the town of Workington and we are very proud to be continuing to educate students across this area nearly a 100 years later.

We strive to make sure our school is a brilliant place to work for all our staff.  We are a small school and we are proud of our ‘family feel’.  Our mission is to create an environment that brings out the best in our students and staff, year after year. It's really important to us that we look after our staff to enable them to provide the best for our students and they benefit from extensive careers support and CPD opportunities, a comprehensive well-being package and access to an on-site gym. In September 2021, we became one of the founding members of the growing Mater-Christi Multi Academy Trust and this is further developing our range of staff opportunities and benefits.

St. Joseph's works to ensure that all students feel genuinely valued and respected and insists on excellent behaviour and manners at all times.

Staff and students from all faiths and none are welcome in our school.

About our local area

The school is situated very close to the Lake District National Park which is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cumbria offer many benefits: fabulous scenery, easy commuting, house prices to suit all budgets, plenty to do and see and great schools. It is a an area with a lot to offer, especially for families and those who like the outdoors and getting away from city life. .

Cumbria also has a good reputation for food and drink, home to many good restaurants and hotels. There are theatres in Workington and Keswick which have an excellent year round programmes and, in addition to this, Carlisle, Newcastle and Manchester are easily reached by car and train.

Because Cumbria is also renowned for its low crime rate, friendly communities, old fashioned manners and values, it is a fantastic place to teach, raise a family, grow an inspiring career and pursue a wide variety of passions. This is why a large proportion of our staff who have come to work in Cumbria have made it their home.

For more information about our school, visit our website at https://sjchs.uk

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