People & Development Manager

About the role

Lead the People & Development unit driving strategic recruitment training and development performance management and culture initiatives for a 270-employee international school. Act as a player-coach balancing hands-on programme delivery with strategic leadership of two direct reports.

About us

St. Pauls was founded in 1926 and was the first school in South America to receive accreditation from the UK government as a British School Oversees. Fully coeducational with about 1000 pupils aged from 3 to 18 it is a school with history and tradition but which embraces innovation contemporary values and the latest in digital learning. We are a world-class school and an international member of HMC and IAPS and a member of COBIS and the LAHC. We are proud of our local national and international reputation and we constantly strive to improve the opportunities for our pupils and staff. Our recent BSO inspection judged us as a leading British School overseas and you can download the report from our website. Our exceptional facilities place teaching and learning at the heart of the school.

School Values

All staff are expected to conduct themselves in line with the schools values which are:

KINDNESS INTEGRITY ASPIRATION INCLUSION RESPONSIBILITY ADVENTURE

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Key Responsibilities

Design and lead the schools training and development strategy

Build structured onboarding programmes for all four employee populations (local teachers expat teachers teaching/class assistants admin)

Develop leadership capability among pedagogical and administrative leaders

Create and manage the performance management cycle

Lead strategic recruitment for local teachers expat teachers and leadership roles

Supervise and develop the Business Partner and People Analyst

Design career pathways and succession planning frameworks

Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives

Partner with the HR Director on workforce planning and organisational design

Report People & Development and recruitment KPIs to the HR Director

Please ensure your entire application is in English.

Our benefits

• Health insurance

• Dental plan

• Pension plan

• Onsite lunches

• Food card

• Transportation tickets
  

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role would be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references proof of relevant qualifications identification checks and other safeguarding checks (including Internet and Social Media profiles and exposure) an overseas check if appropriate and a pre-placement medical assessment. Proof of entitlement to work in Brazil is also required where necessary.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

St Pauls is committed to equality diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value of diverse environments and strive to promote a culture in which all pupils staff and members of the school community are welcomed and supported to fulfil their potential regardless of their background or personal characteristics. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair treatment embarrassment discrimination bullying and harassment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Psychology Organisational Development or related field; postgraduate preferred

8 years of experience in T&D organisational development or HR business partnering

Proven experience designing and delivering training programmes

Experience in recruitment ideally in education or international environments

Experience managing at least two direct reports

Fluent in Portuguese and English

Knowledge of competency frameworks and performance management systems

Core Competences

People development

Strategic thinking

Programme design

Coaching and mentoring

Cross-cultural awareness