Director of People

Director of People

Astrum Multi Academy Trust

Permanent - Part-time and term-time only/term-time only plus options

Estimated 0.6FTE but flexible for the right person

OUTL 47-53 £55,155-£65,025 (pro-rata)

Flexible – home working/hybrid/school-based

Following expansion of the trust and after several years of an executive leadership structure, we are looking to recruit an inspiring individual in a newly created role, Director of People. We envisage that the successful candidate will be able to support the CEO to lead the trust in its continued success as we look to expand our specialist provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs. 

Astrum Multi Academy Trust is a well establish multi-academy trust within Redbridge, comprising of Newbridge School, (an all through special school for pupils with a range of Severe and Complex Special Educational Needs) and Hatchside School, opened in April 2021 and catering for EY/KS1 pupils with a range SEND. The school is expanding and we will be opening KS2 from September 2024.

In addition to our schools, we are also working in partnership with BHRUT NHS Hospitals, the Local Authority and Project Search within King George Hospital. Project Search is a one-year internship programme for post-16 pupils with learning disabilities and/or autism, whose goal is competitive employment in the community. We believe that we have the best PEOPLE working for us who make these schools and provision amazing places for our pupils.

Having undertaken a recent audit of our HR provision, we are seeking a Director of People who is forward thinking, dynamic and creative who can lead us in achieving our new People Strategy vision;

At Astrum Multi Academy Trust, our people are what make us truly special and outstanding to our families and children; we want to:

·        Provide the very best care, flexibility and support for our colleagues recognising they go the extra mile

·        Grow the careers of our colleagues at all levels and be nationally recognised for our excellent professional development offer

·        Be inclusive in our approach, listen to our colleagues and give them a strong voice in the decisions we make

Be recognised as a fantastic place to work and attract diverse people committed to our values and ethos

We are looking for an exceptional individual who;

·        Will support our vision and ambition for 21st Century SEND education and the highest aspirations and outcomes for our pupils by providing exceptional oversight and of the trust’s HR provision and People Strategy 

·        Has the skills and abilities to lead and work collaboratively with our team of amazing staff

·        Can uphold the 7 Nolan Principles of Public Life and will ensure the highest values, instilling a trust-wide culture of equality, diversity and especially INCLUSION 

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Can credibly act as a key member of the executive leadership team, supporting to develop and implement our growth strategy and enabling the trust to achieve our strategic objectives

·        Understands, and empathises with, the lives of children and their families living with learning difficulties and disabilities

·        A team player who is personable, emotionally intelligent and can influence and inspire others 

·        Is an approachable listener, with excellent interpersonal and ‘people management’ skills

Closing Date: Monday 15th July – 12pm Noon

Shortlisting: w/c 15th July

Interview Date(s): 29th & 30th July

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if

you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.