Director of People

Director of People

St Francis CMAT - Trust Headquarters with travel across all sites, The Old Grammar School, 13 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, S60 2EN.

Actual Hours: 37.

Contract Type: Permanent - 52 weeks, although Term Time plus 3 Weeks would be considered.

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 13th July 2026.

Interviews: Week Commencing 13th July 2026.

Start Date: 1st September 2026.

St Francis Catholic Multi Academy Trust, currently serves our family of 14 schools across Rotherham, Doncaster and Nottinghamshire and is on a growth strategy to accommodate 24 schools in line with the Bishop's vision for education. Guided by Gospel values, we are seeking a visionary Director of People to spearhead our overarching workforce strategy.

As a key member of our Director Leadership Team, you will transition our HR functions from operational delivery to a proactive, strategic powerhouse. You will champion a culture where staff development, wellbeing, talent management, and spiritual ethos are deeply intertwined, resulting in a workforce that is not only exceptional but sought after as a professional community.

While you do not need to be a practicing Catholic, you must be deeply committed to upholding and enriching our distinctive Catholic ethos, ensuring equity, care, and professional flourishing for our colleagues.

Whilst on its journey of growth, the Trust is seeking to appoint a candidate who has the vision, skills and experience to build our People Strategy from the ground up. We are excited to welcome a director who can inspire, create and lead alongside an exceptional team dedicated to nurturing our Trust to be a trailblazer in education.

Job details

Salary: DHSF2 NJC PO -55 £66,285 - £70,785

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time

Region: Rotherham

Job category/type: Executive Appointments, Teaching - Deputy & Leadership

Date posted: 26/06/2026

Job reference: REQ23395

Job description

What we offer:

• A highly supportive executive team and an ambitious Trust Board.
• The unique opportunity and trust to shape a newly formed People strategy from the ground up.
• A strong commitment to your personal professional development.
• An energetic and ambitious Central Team who are committed to the success of all.
• A wonderful community of school leaders who protect and develop each other in the name of the common good.

How to Apply

Please contact . Applications close at 9am on Monday 13th July 2026 and should be submitted online via Teaching Vacancies online.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

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