Head of People and Partnerships (E2748) - Waterton Academy Trust

Post title: Head of People and Partnerships

Location: Waterton Academy Trust. Centre for Excellence, Walton Primary Academy, The Grove, Walton, WF2 6LD

Salary & Grade: Leadership 11 – 15, £60,488 - £66,628

Hours: Full Time, Permanent 

We are a dynamic and expanding primary trust, an ITT provision partner and an accredited apprenticeship training provider. As an organisation committed to educational excellence and professional development, we are delighted to offer an opportunity that combines strategic vision with a deep understanding of adult education, and partnership management. 

This is a new role within the organisation, and one that is pivotal in shaping the future of our workforce and fostering key relationships that underpin our success. As we grow and evolve, the Head of People and Partnerships will play a central role in ensuring that we continue to attract, develop, and retain top talent while also building and maintaining strong, productive relationships with our various stakeholders. 

The post-holder will work closely with the Head of HR, as well as the Executive Leadership Team in forging and managing partnerships, enhancing our resources, expertise, and reach. Collaborations would range from shared professional development programs to joint educational initiatives, benefiting our pupils and staff alike. 

We are looking for an individual who shares our passion for collaboration, education and training. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving and forward thinking trust.

Waterton Academy Trust can offer: 

• A comprehensive health and wellbeing package, prioritising your physical and mental health through SAS.
• Generous annual leave.
• An attractive pension scheme, ensuring your future financial security.
• Access to cycle to work scheme, promoting a healthy and eco friendly commute.
• Friendly colleagues who believe there are no limits to what we can achieve for our children and staff. 

Next Steps

Further Details

To Apply

For further details including candidate information pack and application forms, please visit Recruitment - Waterton Academy Trust 

Completed applications are to be returned to hr@watertonacademytrust.org by the closing date below.

Closing Date: Wednesday 13th March 2024 – midday 

Shortlisting: Friday 15th March 2024

Recruitment Days: 25th, 26th and 27th March 2024

Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The Trust has policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and child protection available on request.

Waterton Academy Trust follows safer recruitment processes which all applicants will be subject to. This includes the interview process containing questions about the safeguarding of children and the disclosure of criminal records and other vetting checks. 

An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates, this process is completed by an online third-party company. All successful candidates are required to join the DBS update service with an annual cost of £13. 

The position is also subject to two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.

We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available to applicants on request.

Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed in ensuring that all employees, future employees and applicants are treated equally regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK  - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.