Ref: SCH-ThBS-0057 23 day(s) remaining Establishment: The BRIT School Location: Croydon Salary: £60,819 Department: Human Resources Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5 Closing Date: 03/02/2025 09:00 Interview Date: 14/02/2025 Start Date: ASAP Additional Information Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 35.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 48 - 51 The Role The BRIT School, renowned for nurturing some of the UK’s most successful creative talent, is seeking an exceptional individual to join its team as Head of People. This is a pivotal role, working closely with the Leadership Team to shape and drive a people-focused strategy that supports the School’s mission to deliver world-class education and creative excellence. As Head of People, you will lead on all aspects of HR and people management, ensuring that The BRIT School continues to attract, retain, and support a diverse, talented, and passionate workforce. You’ll be instrumental in fostering an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative culture where both staff and students can thrive. The BRIT School team is passionate, experienced, and committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for students and staff alike. You’ll work alongside a supportive Leadership Team, an engaged Board of Trustees, and dedicated colleagues across all departments. Skills Qualifications CIPD Level 7 or equivalent Essential Safer Recruitment trained Desirable Personal Attributes A commitment to the Schools mission, ethos and equal opportunities policy, together with high standards of education, care and behaviour. Essential High standards of integrity and approachability. Essential Passion for the Arts and young people Essential Flexible and collaborative Essential Relevant Experience Experience of providing HR services to the education sector. Essential Extensive experience of managing HR functions in a complex organisation Essential Excellent knowledge and understanding of HR issues and procedures. Essential Experience of implementing information systems and processes Essential Abilities, Skills and Knowledge Strong leadership and management skills Essential Experience of implementing information systems and processes Essential Strong IT Skills Essential Strong negotiating and influencing skills Essential Safeguarding Information The BRIT School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff, and visitors and promoting a climate where children and adults will feel confident about sharing any concerns they may have about their own safety or the well-being of others. The BRIT School 60 The Crescent Croydon Croydon SE25 5PW Lisa Hills lhillsbrit.croydon.sch.uk