People Partner in Catford

This is a unique opportunity to join St Dunstan's Education Group at a pivotal moment in our development. As a family of leading independent schools, we are united by a shared commitment to Excellence. Differently. - challenging convention, embracing innovation and creating exceptional experiences for our pupils, colleagues and wider community.

As part of our ambitious growth and transformation journey, we are investing in our people, culture and systems to ensure we remain an employer of choice and continue to deliver the highest standards across the Group. The People Team is at the forefront of this change, evolving from a traditional administrative service into a strategically focused function that partners with leaders, empowers employees and drives organisational success.

As an integral part of the Professional Services Team, the People function plays a vital role in supporting the Group's vision and strategic priorities. We are building a modern, proactive and customer-focused service that places the employee experience at the heart of everything we do, enabling our colleagues to thrive and perform at their best.

You will contribute to meaningful change, influence organisational culture and help create an environment where talented professionals choose to join, grow and build their careers.

The role combines hands‑on operational HR delivery - employee relations casework, recruitment, onboarding, absence management - with a strategic partnering relationship with each Head of School, translating SDEG's People Strategy into practical, site‑appropriate action.

The postholder is expected to build deep working relationships with senior leaders at linked schools, understand each school's culture and context, and act as a credible, confident advisor on the full range of people issues, while upholding consistent, compliant, and values‑led practice across the Group.

Applications Close: 0900 Friday 2 October 2026

Longlisting Interviews (Online): Wednesday 7 October 2026

Shortlist Interviews (In-person): Wednesday 14 October 2026

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

St Dunstan's Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application. Employment will be conditional upon St Dunstan's Education Group being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks.

St Dunstan's Education Group will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for St Dunstan's Education Group to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so.

This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and St Dunstan's Education Group is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

This is a unique opportunity to join St Dunstan's Education Group at a pivotal moment in our development. As a family of leading independent schools, we are united by a shared commitment to Excellence. Differently. - challenging convention, embracing innovation and creating exceptional experiences for our pupils, colleagues and wider community.

As part of our ambitious growth and transformation journey, we are investing in our people, culture and systems to ensure we remain an employer of choice and continue to deliver the highest standards across the Group. The People Team is at the forefront of this change, evolving from a traditional administrative service into a strategically focused function that partners with leaders, empowers employees and drives organisational success.

As an integral part of the Professional Services Team, the People function plays a vital role in supporting the Group's vision and strategic priorities. We are building a modern, proactive and customer-focused service that places the employee experience at the heart of everything we do, enabling our colleagues to thrive and perform at their best.

You will contribute to meaningful change, influence organisational culture and help create an environment where talented professionals choose to join, grow and build their careers.

The role combines hands‑on operational HR delivery - employee relations casework, recruitment, onboarding, absence management - with a strategic partnering relationship with each Head of School, translating SDEG's People Strategy into practical, site‑appropriate action.

The postholder is expected to build deep working relationships with senior leaders at linked schools, understand each school's culture and context, and act as a credible, confident advisor on the full range of people issues, while upholding consistent, compliant, and values‑led practice across the Group., St Dunstan's Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application. Employment will be conditional upon St Dunstan's Education Group being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks.

St Dunstan's Education Group will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for St Dunstan's Education Group to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so.

This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and St Dunstan's Education Group is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.