People Business Partner

Teach First is dedicated to building a fair education system for all, aiming to unlock the potential in all children. As a People Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in this mission by serving as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, shaping and delivering the people strategy, and enhancing leadership capability, culture, and performance across the Directorates assigned to you.

The role: You will act as a trusted partner, balancing challenge with support, and use data, insight, and strong relationships to enable your Directorates to achieve their objectives. You will also lead and develop the People Advisors, ensuring high-quality, consistent support across the employee lifecycle.

Job requirements: We are looking for someone with strategic thinking, strong HR expertise, and the ability to build trusted, influential relationships at all levels. You should be capable of influencing senior leaders and providing constructive challenge and coaching. Strong analytical skills and a practical, solutions-oriented approach are essential. Experience in managing and developing junior People roles, comprehensive employment law knowledge, and a commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and a positive employee experience are also required.

Benefits: Teach First offers a competitive salary package of £43,406.96, with additional benefits for those based in London, including a £3000 London Weighting Allowance. Benefits include 27 days holiday per annum, participation in the pension scheme, life assurance, income protection, private healthcare, and access to flexible benefits such as subsidized dental membership, health screening, discounted gym membership, and more.

Application details: Preferred start date is the beginning of July. First stage interviews are scheduled for 1 June 2026, with second stage interviews on 10 June 2026. Applications must be submitted through our careers website, and we only accept applications through this platform.