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.
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.
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.
As an employee of Thinking Schools Academy Trust, you will benefit from a highly competitive career package which includes:
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.
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
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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.