Trust HR and Operations Director

TRUST HR AND OPERATIONS DIRECTORStart date – 1 August or soon thereafterSalary: CAN scale 61-65 (Actual annual salary of £77,804 – £83,263).Hours per week: 36 per week, across 5 daysWorking hours: Core hours being between 8.30am and 4.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch.Working days: All Year RoundLocation: Trust wide role, based at Cheam High School and Oaks Park High SchoolThis is a very important post which will give the successful candidate an excellent opportunity to contribute to the work of the Trust and its schools through collaboration with the CEO, Headteachers, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Directors. The role is varied and is line managed by the CEO. Previous work in schools is not required for those with relevant transferable skills. The overall purpose of this role is to deliver strategic leadership across the Trust’s people strategy and operational infrastructure, ensuring exemplary HR practice, efficient operations, sustainable estates, strong governance and compliance/ legal oversight. The postholder will drive high organisational performance across all people and operational functions, enabling the Trust to deliver excellent educational outcomes. The postholder will also perform the functions of the Trust Data Protection Officer. The Trust is based in the London Borough of Sutton, and works across two local schools providing secondary education for roughly 3500 students. See Job Description for full details. Further information and an application form are available from the joining us/staff vacancies page on the Cheam High School and Oaks Park High School websites. Please note that applications MUST be submitted on a Trust application form; CVs alone are not accepted. Training in school systems and practices will be provided. Application on the Trust application form to the HR Team asap and by 12 midday on Friday 29th May 2026 at the latest.Please note that if sufficient applications are received, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Cheam Academies Network, Cheam High School, Chatsworth Road, Cheam, Surrey SM3 8PW Tel: 020 8644 5790Email: HR@cheam.sutton.sch.uk Cheam Academies Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Cheam Academies Network is an equal opportunities employer.