Associate College
Are You the Visionary Leader to Shape the Future of Education at 黑料吃瓜在线永久 Academy Trust?
16th June 2025
An opportunity to lead with purpose, empower a talented team, and make a lasting impact on the lives of 10,000 young people.
In the world of education, there are jobs, and then there are legacies. Here at the award-winning 黑料吃瓜在线永久 Academy Trust, we are seeking a Director of People for a role that offers the chance to build a lasting legacy of empowerment and excellence. This isn't a standard HR position; it is a call for a visionary leader to be at the vanguard of our mission to shape the future of education across the West Midlands.
About 黑料吃瓜在线永久 Academy Trust: A Story of Excellence and Aspiration
At 黑料吃瓜在线永久 Academy Trust, we believe we are more than just a collection of schools; we are a family. Comprising 15 primary and secondary schools, our dynamic and innovative Trust is home to a team of 1,200 passionate staff, all united by a single, unwavering focus: to unlock the academic and personal potential of 10,000 children.
Our results speak for themselves. Despite serving a higher proportion of disadvantaged young people than the national average, our schools consistently achieve attainment that is significantly above national benchmarks. This is a testament to our powerful ethos and our ability to maximise our "trust dividend"鈥攚here the whole is truly greater than the sum of its parts.
Being a great employer matters deeply to us. We are very proud to be a recent winner of the Edurio 鈥楾rust Value Award鈥�, a distinction granted because our own staff reported a profound sense of belonging and value. As an organisation, we invest in our people, fostering growth, development, and career enhancement as an Associate College for the National Institute of Teaching.
The Role: A Strategic Leader, A System Shaper
As our new Director of People, you will step into a pivotal senior leadership role. You will be the architect of the people strategy that underpins our ambitious vision. Your mission will be to nurture an environment where every member of our staff can thrive, enabling them, in turn, to inspire the young people we serve.
We are seeking an individual who is ready to:
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Lead with Vision: Develop and implement innovative, creative, and forward-thinking people strategies.
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Empower Deeply: Unleash the potential of others, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and autonomy.
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Drive Excellence: Champion the highest standards, ethically and with integrity.
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Spread Hope: Share an unwavering optimism and a courageous moral purpose that inspires colleagues and communities.
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Make Things Happen: Translate strategy into action and impact, driving the Trust forward on its journey to become a world-class education provider.
Are You the Leader We鈥檙e Looking For?
This role calls for a person who sees beyond policies and procedures to the people they serve. You are a strategic thinker, a natural collaborator, and a leader who empowers from within. You believe in the transformative power of education and share a deep moral purpose to improve children's lives and futures. You are not just a manager; you are a visionary who inspires hope and makes a tangible difference.
If you believe you are this person鈥攕omeone ready to join a journey, to become part of a story, and to help shape a legacy鈥攚e invite you to learn more. Hear directly from our CEO Dawn Haywood about this transformative role by watching the video below.
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