Deputy Director of People and Culture

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Are you ready to make a real impact on the future of the UK by supporting the people who shape our young learners?

At TKAT, our mission is clear:

To work together as a community of schools to ensure every child, whatever their background, receives a high-quality education.

The People Team plays a critical role in this by striving to create an inclusive environment where all colleagues thrive, so that we can enhance the life trajectory of the Trust's children and students, through the provision of high-quality education.

That's why we are looking for a Deputy Director of People and Culture - a passionate leader who can:

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver transformative people strategies.
• Oversee payroll, recruitment, and HR advisory functions to ensure operational excellence.
• Use data and evidence-based approaches to drive smarter decisions.
• Champion inclusion, growth, and belonging across our community.

This role is a chance to drive real change:

• Support colleagues to thrive.
• Help shape high-performing teams.
• Make a tangible difference to students, communities, and generations to come.

We're looking for someone who is:

• CIPD qualified (Member or Fellow status, or willing to work towards it).
• A leader with a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Curious, forward-thinking, and skilled at leveraging data for better outcomes.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.