People Partner

St Dunstan's Education Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St Dunstan's Education Group is seeking a People Partner to join the People Team in Lewisham. The role blends hands-on HR delivery with strategic partnership to support senior school leaders and drive culture, capability and employee experience.

You will influence across linked schools, ensure compliant, values-led practice, and help shape the Group’s people agenda. As part of our growth journey, you will work with senior leaders to translate the People Strategy into practical actions on site,

Responsibilities

• Hands-on operational HR delivery including employee relations casework, recruitment, onboarding and absence management, paired with a strategic partnering relationship with each Head of School to translate the People Strategy into practical, site-appropriate action.

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to join St Dunstan's Education Group at a pivotal moment in our development. As a family of leading independent schools, we are united by a shared commitment to Excellence. Differently. - challenging convention, embracing innovation and creating exceptional experiences for our pupils, colleagues and wider community.

As part of our ambitious growth and transformation journey, we are investing in our people, culture and systems to ensure we remain an employer of choice and continue to deliver the highest standards across the Group. The People Team is at the forefront of this change, evolving from a traditional administrative service into a strategically focused function that partners with leaders, empowers employees and drives organisational success.

As an integral part of the Professional Services Team, the People function plays a vital role in supporting the Group's vision and strategic priorities. We are building a modern, proactive and customer-focused service that places the employee experience at the heart of everything we do, enabling our colleagues to thrive and perform at their best.

You will contribute to meaningful change, influence organisational culture and help create an environment where talented professionals choose to join, grow and build their careers.

The role combines hands-on operational HR delivery - employee relations casework, recruitment, onboarding, absence management - with a strategic partnering relationship with each Head of School, translating SDEG's People Strategy into practical, site-appropriate action.

The postholder is expected to build deep working relationships with senior leaders at linked schools, understand each school's culture and context, and act as a credible, confident advisor on the full range of people issues, while upholding consistent, compliant, and values-led practice across the Group.

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Applications Close: 0900 Friday 2 November 2026

Shortlist Interviews (In-person): Friday 13 November 2026