At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape a modern people strategy across a dynamic educational group.
- Company: Join St Dunstan's Education Group, a fast-growing not-for-profit independent school group.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to excellence and safeguarding children.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on education and foster a positive, inclusive culture.
- Qualifications: Proven HR leadership experience in complex organisations and strong interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
This is a significant and exciting opportunity for an accomplished HR professional to shape and deliver a modern, ambitious and values‑led people strategy across a high‑performing educational group. Reporting to the COO, with a dotted line to the CEO, and sitting on the Professional Services Leadership Team, the Director of People will lead on all aspects of HR, including recruitment, retention, reward, employee relations, professional development, wellbeing and inclusion.
They will lead a team of eight and, working closely with the Heads of each school, they will deliver a high‑impact business partnering service that drives school improvement, strengthens staff engagement and supports a positive, inclusive, high‑trust working environment fully compliant with regulations. Candidates will bring a strong track record of HR or people leadership in complex organisations, with experience of shaping culture, managing change, and building effective teams and systems.
They will combine a clear understanding of employment law and safeguarding compliance with the ability to think strategically, work collaboratively across multiple sites and influence at a senior level. The role requires deep HR sector expertise, high‑quality service delivery and strong interpersonal skills across the full breadth of people management.
St Dunstan's Education Group is one of the fastest‑growing not‑for‑profit independent school groups in the UK, comprising a dynamic family of schools across south‑east London with 500 employees. Educating close to 2,000 pupils from early years to sixth form, the Group is united by a shared ethos, a commitment to Excellence. Differently, and a bold ambition to be recognised as a modern, socially purposeful and commercially sustainable model for independent education.
St Dunstan's Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Group Director of People employer: ST DUNSTAN'S EDUCATION GROUP
St Dunstan's Education Group is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee wellbeing. With a commitment to excellence and a strong focus on values-led leadership, this not-for-profit independent school group provides meaningful opportunities for HR professionals to make a significant impact across multiple sites in south-east London. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of education while fostering a supportive environment that champions growth and collaboration.
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ST DUNSTAN'S EDUCATION GROUP Recruitment Team
