Are you looking to create new pathways of success in a Trust that thrives on empowering every member of their community?
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a dedicated and skilled Head of Talent to join our team.
To apply for this position, please click this link.
As part of our People Directorate, you will promote a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment, where each member of our Trust feels valued and inspired to thrive. Recognised with the prestigious Investors in People accreditation, we are committed to supporting our staff’s development and wellbeing – and now, we are seeking a new Head of Talent to help us build on this success.
In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the Trust’s mission of Transforming Life Chances through innovative and impactful talent strategies. You’ll shape our talent vision by designing and leading recruitment, development, and retention initiatives that align with our educational objectives and values.
Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a leading multi-academy trust with 26 schools across the South of England. Our vision is rooted in metacognitive learning, empowering students to think critically and reach their full potential. Guided by our core values, we are dedicated to transforming the life chances of young people, helping them to set high goals and achieve exceptional outcomes.
We know that our success relies on recruiting, retaining, and developing outstanding talent—creating pathways for our people to grow and succeed. As our new Head of Talent, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our schools are equipped with highly skilled, motivated staff, enabling us to deliver the best possible education for our students.
As the Head of Talent, you will join our Senior Management Team and work closely with both the People Directorate and Educational Strategy Team. Your contributions will shape the entire employee lifecycle, taking the strategic lead on attracting, inducting, developing, and retaining high-quality talent across our Trust.
As the Trust lead for professional development, the right candidate will bring enthusiasm, strong organisational skills with an understanding of professional development in the education sector. You will lead a team and work closely with professional development leads within our schools.
This role requires a creative and dynamic individual who is passionate about fostering an environment where staff can flourish and meet high expectations for themselves and their careers.
We are currently seeking a Head of Talent to drive our recruitment and retention efforts and play a pivotal role in ensuring our schools are well-resourced with high-quality staff, enabling them to deliver the best educational outcomes for students.
The responsibilities for this role are wide and varied. This is an exciting role that would suit a pro-active, solutions- focused and determined individual who can also influence stakeholders and deliver results. If you are an experienced learning and development leader who is driven by improving educational outcomes, then we'd love to hear from you.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description.
As an employee of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, you will benefit from a highly competitive career package which includes:
What our Trust will offer you:
Joining Thinking Schools Academy Trust comes with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, well-being, and overall job satisfaction:
If you’re excited to join our Trust, where you’ll benefit from a supportive network of dedicated educators and professionals across our academies, we encourage you to apply today! This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful impact on our schools and the lives of our students.
We welcome early applications, as we may close the vacancy once we find the right candidate. To arrange an informal conversation please contact our People Director, Janina Villalta j.villalta@tsatrust.org.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates.