Your opportunity

At GLF Schools, we are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils. Learning & Development plays a vital role in ensuring our staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to excel in their roles and advance their careers. Join us as we foster an environment that nurtures personal and professional growth, benefiting not only our staff but also the future of our pupils.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to support the development and implementation of the GLF Learning & Development strategy. In this pivotal role, you will champion a shared commitment to employee growth, ensuring our staff have the tools, support, and opportunities to excel in their careers. By providing tailored development opportunities, you will help to enhance the overall effectiveness of GLF Schools, directly impacting the experience and success of our pupils.

The successful candidate will be based at the GLF Office in Earlsfield Business Centre, Earlsfield. Occasional hybrid working can be agreed upon discussion.

Please read the job description carefully for a full overview of responsibilities.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an inspiring individual who:

• Who has a CIPD recognised HR qualification of level 5 or above
• Has experience in learning and development, including assessment, design, and evaluation
• Has experience of developing and implementing L&D strategies and frameworks 
• Has experience in developing competency frameworks, career pathways, and learning plans
• Has experience of supporting the development and delivery of HR strategies and delivering associated action plans 

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Base: Earlsfield Business Centre, Earlsfield

Start Date: As soon as available

Pay Scale: Senior Specialist - £33,426 - £45,000 FTE (agreed salary will be dependent on experience)

Hours: 36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year

Contract type: Permanent

Closing Date: 24th February 2025 

Interview date: w/c 3rd March 2025

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.