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CANDIDATE BRIEF FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE About Bede's St Bede’s School Trust Sussex Bede’s Senior School The Trust comprises Bede’s Senior School at Upper Dicker, Bede’s Prep School Bede’s Senior School is an independent HMC day and boarding school for boys in Eastbourne and Bede’s Summer School headquartered at Upper Dicker. and girls aged 13-18. Located in the rural Sussex village of Upper Dicker just outside the South Downs National Park, the School currently has 750 pupils, 300 of whom are Bede’s Prep boarders. Bede’s Prep School was founded in 1895. The school campus is situated on the With a unique holistic educational philosophy which puts the individual first edge of the South Downs National Park, on the cliff tops close to Beachy Head, and gives equal priority to academic, co-curricular and pastoral aspects of life, overlooking the sea. The School expanded from the 1960s onwards acquiring Bede’s is an unashamedly modern school which steadfastly refuses to top-slice adjoining properties and adding many facilities along the way. its intake, believing instead that it can draw the academic potential from all Bede’s Prep School has thrived because of its willingness to innovate and children. change. It was quick to become co-educational and was one of the first prep The School believes in discovering the talents of every pupil and in enabling schools in the country to open its own Nursery and Pre Prep. each individual to succeed in every aspect of their education, placing The facilities have developed in recent decades with the purchase of a boarding creativity, passion and individuality at the heart of school life. house Meads End, the building of a swimming pool, sports hall, dining room and kitchens, theatre and science block in recent years alongside the creation and refurbishment of a suite of new classrooms. Bede’s Summer School Bede’s Prep is a school for children of all talents. We provide breadth and Bede’s Summer School is a highly successful enterprise and has become a challenge to match each child’s aptitudes and interests, offering a holistic and renowned part of the overall Bede’s offering. The programmes run at a number rigorous liberal education which is founded on the principle of discovering and of different locations across Sussex and the courses attract students aged developing the skill and aptitudes of each individual. from 6 to 20 from all over the world. The school is now a thriving IAPS Prep School with nearly 350 pupils on roll from Nursery through to Year 8. Known not only for excellent teaching and active learning but also for the strength of the wider curriculum. About Bede's History Academic Life Co-Curricular Programme Pastoral Provision Bede’s Senior School was founded in 1978 with only 23 In 2019 nearly half of all grades at A level were A*- A, With a 120 acre campus containing a multi award- Bede’s prides itself on offering every student the very pupils and a year later moved to its current site at Upper and 78% of GCSE pupils gained grades between 5-9 winning Art School, Science Centre and some of the highest standard of care while also ensuring that pupils Dicker. Bede’s quickly grew to become one of the most which is equivalent to A*-B. finest sports facilities in the South East, including an have every opportunity to embrace independence – both successful independent schools of the post-war period international-standard water-based hockey pitch, six as an individual and through the School’s Prefect and As proud as the School is of these results, Bede’s is earning a justified reputation for excellence in the arts football pitches, four cricket pitches, swimming pool, School Council programmes. anything but an exams factory. Instead, the School and sport throughout the last three decades. fitness studio and a state-of-the-art Sports Complex, promises a personalised education to its pupils, with day Pastoral life at Bede’s is organised through ten Houses, Bede’s amenities receive heavy use as part of the The last five years have seen substantial improvement and boarding house tutors heavily involved in enabling five day and five boarding, comprising six boys’ houses School’s unique Co-Curricular programme. in exam results at Bede’s enabled, in part, by an students to pursue passions particular to them. (Camberlot, Deis, Dicker, Knights and Stud) and four innovative partnership with King’s College London and The School offers over 100 activities each week, girls’ houses (Bloomsbury, Charleston, Crossways and Tutors are tasked with ensuring pupils are reaching their an accompanying Teaching and Learning development including everything from music, drama and art to more Dorter). potential and are encouraged to take advantage of the programme. esoteric options such as breeding endangered species plethora of opportunities Bede’s offers in and outside of With opportunities to embrace responsibility available with the School’s Zoological Society. Based in the one-time country estate of notorious the timetable. at every turn, the School also provides pupils with Edwardian MP and fraudster Horatio Bottomley, the Bede’s is well known for its sports provision, with comprehensive mentoring and prefect training Hands-on dedication to the development and success School’s 120 acre campus has enjoyed a programme of numerous national, regional and county championship opportunities. Pupils are offered spiritual guidance of individuals means teachers at Bede’s are enabling constant facilities development since its foundation. titles claimed in our main Academy sports of cricket, through the School Chaplaincy and counselling through increasing numbers of Bede’s graduates to access football and hockey. the Health and Wellbeing Centre. Bede’s day pupils come from Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities. beyond, with the majority of First Year (Year 9) pupils In evenings and at weekends, a busy programme of The defining aspect of Bede’s approach to academic life continuing to join the School from Bede’s Prep. events, activities and study support ensures that Bede’s however is that children be treated as individuals; square boarders and late-stay pupils (known as ‘Day Boarders’) The School also welcomes boys and girls from a diverse pegs should not be made to fit into round holes as no two have a vast array of social activities with which to be array of feeder prep and maintained schools from children are ever the same. involved, including trips, guest lecturers and House across the Home Counties and beyond, with an overseas Entertainments. boarding population capped at 20% of the total student roll. Director of People As a senior member of support staff, in order to reflect the importance of the role across the whole Trust, the The Role Director of People will report to the CEO as well as working closely with the Bursar, who is responsible for support staff. Averages for year Full-Time Equivalent ending 31 August Headcount 2019 (FTE) Teaching / Teaching 163 148.8 Support Staff Support Staff 374 188.5 Total 537 337.3 As the Director of People, you will lead in the management of key HR services including recognition, engagement, resource management, leadership development, training and development, and the development and implementation of a proactive human resources function with staff welfare at its heart. This is a critical role in our future development and will drive the strategic people and engagement agenda as well as further develop our HR operations. Director of People Job Purpose - Lead, motivate and manage the HR Department, to - Lead and collaborate on the design and implementation - Lead on safer recruitment policy and practices, training deliver a responsive, solutions focused service to of an integrated talent management strategy, managers where necessary and ensure effective - To provide strategic leadership of the HR Department, inform and shape HR initiatives and drive continuous succession planning and career development management of the DBS application process and a fully forging strong relationships across both teaching and improvement to ensure the behaviours and attitudes programmes compliant Single Central Register support staff to create an integrated and aspirant of staff and service delivery reflect appropriate culture that drives performance, promotes staff professional standards - Act as coach to senior and middle management to - Through appropriate external networking, maintain welfare, maximises efficiencies, celebrates success support the development of leadership and people current and up to date knowledge of changes affecting and champions diversity - Ensure that the recruitment and remuneration management skills the independent schools sector, HR best practice and arrangements, including all terms and conditions of legislative changes to ensure that the HR function - To make a significant contribution, as a member of the employment, for all staff allow Bede’s to attract and - Support the Trust in the development and stays compliant, notably with the ISI inspection regime Executive, to the overall strategic direction of the Trust retain exceptional talent, with competitive recruitment, implementation of staff engagement and to meet its future needs and educational aims retention and reward strategies communication strategies - Work towards earning and maintaining a suitable kitemark such as ‘Investors in People’ - To promote an understanding of HR policy and practice - Work in collaboration with the Executive to develop - Lead Trust