Director of People

Our workforce is fundamental to our success and growth. Attracting and retaining staff who align with our vision and goals for pupils is a top priority for leaders and Trustees.
As we embark on the next phase of our Trust’s growth and development, we are seeking a Director of People who can build on our existing strengths and lead us forward. This role will be instrumental in shaping our culture, directly impacting on the life chances of our pupils, working environment and wellbeing of our people.
The successful candidate will have responsibility for the strategic leadership and delivery of the Trust’s People Strategy, aligning it with the overall goals of the Trust and solidifying our position as an employer of choice.
We believe that this is an exceptional opportunity, and we hope this information inspires you to consider joining us in shaping our future.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. 

This post is not part of the City Council and the successful candidate will not hold a Birmingham City Council Contract of Employment. Please use the contact details in the advert for information on actual employment conditions.

Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Closing Date: 23 February 2024, 12:00 midday

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please download an application form from the Jobs Section on the drb
Ignite Multi Academy Trust website: www.drbignitemat.org.

CVs are optional but cannot be accepted unless accompanied by a fully completed application form.
Applications should be addressed to Robert Bowater, Chief Executive Officer and submitted with
a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) setting out why your skills and experiences
make you a suitable candidate for this position, with reference to the Person Specification.
Once completed application forms can be emailed to: recruitment@drbignitemat.org.