Rachel Foster
Director of HR & Education Strategy at One Education Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Ian Hutchings
I have worked in partnership with Rachel and One Education for many years now. Rachel was instrumental in setting up and developing our partnership and providing an outstanding level of service to the schools and staff who are customers of One Education. Rachel is extremely focused, pragmatic and has a very detailed grasp of how the education system operates and the needs of leaders. As we experienced recently at the 10th anniversary dinner for One Education, Rachel embodies the value of 'Putting Children First'.
Kieran McDermott
Rachel is a deeply impressive individual. She is brave, principled and committed to high quality performance. She manages difficult situations with assurance and her wisdom and proactive energy generates confidence in those around her. I have worked closely with her for over ten years and have always found her utterly trustworthy and dependable. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Ian Hutchings
I have worked in partnership with Rachel and One Education for many years now. Rachel was instrumental in setting up and developing our partnership and providing an outstanding level of service to the schools and staff who are customers of One Education. Rachel is extremely focused, pragmatic and has a very detailed grasp of how the education system operates and the needs of leaders. As we experienced recently at the 10th anniversary dinner for One Education, Rachel embodies the value of 'Putting Children First'.
Kieran McDermott
Rachel is a deeply impressive individual. She is brave, principled and committed to high quality performance. She manages difficult situations with assurance and her wisdom and proactive energy generates confidence in those around her. I have worked closely with her for over ten years and have always found her utterly trustworthy and dependable. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Ian Hutchings
I have worked in partnership with Rachel and One Education for many years now. Rachel was instrumental in setting up and developing our partnership and providing an outstanding level of service to the schools and staff who are customers of One Education. Rachel is extremely focused, pragmatic and has a very detailed grasp of how the education system operates and the needs of leaders. As we experienced recently at the 10th anniversary dinner for One Education, Rachel embodies the value of 'Putting Children First'.
Kieran McDermott
Rachel is a deeply impressive individual. She is brave, principled and committed to high quality performance. She manages difficult situations with assurance and her wisdom and proactive energy generates confidence in those around her. I have worked closely with her for over ten years and have always found her utterly trustworthy and dependable. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Ian Hutchings
I have worked in partnership with Rachel and One Education for many years now. Rachel was instrumental in setting up and developing our partnership and providing an outstanding level of service to the schools and staff who are customers of One Education. Rachel is extremely focused, pragmatic and has a very detailed grasp of how the education system operates and the needs of leaders. As we experienced recently at the 10th anniversary dinner for One Education, Rachel embodies the value of 'Putting Children First'.
Kieran McDermott
Rachel is a deeply impressive individual. She is brave, principled and committed to high quality performance. She manages difficult situations with assurance and her wisdom and proactive energy generates confidence in those around her. I have worked closely with her for over ten years and have always found her utterly trustworthy and dependable. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Credentials
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LPC
The Law Society
Experience
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One Education Ltd
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of HR & Education Strategy
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Apr 2022 - Present
Strategically lead on a number of the multi disciplinary services provided by One Education to a variety of educational establishments across the country and develop/evolve services to reflect the educational landscape and needs of school leaders
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Human Resources Director
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Jul 2013 - Mar 2022
Lead a growing team of HR professionals to support all types of educational establishments with their management issues, offering proactive and reactive services and an ever growing choice of sector specific CPD
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Deputy Head of HR
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Jul 2011 - Jul 2013
Implement a comprehensive annual training programme for new and existing schools in a number of areas across the country. Help manage the team in the day to day delivery of the service and lead on complex cases.
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Manchester City Council
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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District Manager Management Support to Schools
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2007 - 2011
Manage a discrete number of staff in delivering HR assistance in 2 districts for Manchester schools. Take part in the delivery of training to head teachers and Chairs of governors.
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HR Project Manager (Equal Pay)
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2006 - 2007
Managed a core team of 25 specialists from creation to implementation of the project, whilst virtually managing the workload of other staff across the Council in a variety of departments, including senior managers. Reporting directly to the City Treasurer. Created and rolled out a Council wide communication strategy to staff. Provided presentations to Head Teachers, and liased with press, trade unions, Employment Tribunal, ACAS, Members, and the general public. Responsible for project costs and accountable to the City Treasurer for the financial outcome of the project.
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Principal Personnel Officer
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2003 - 2006
Advised Chief Officers and all levels of management throughout the Council on service reviews, implementation of job evaluation and other corporate initiatives. Involved in the corporate negotiations with the trade union branch secretaries and helped advise Members on the implementation of the Single Status Agreement.
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Employment Solicitor
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Oct 2001 - Aug 2002
Client base was the education sector, dealing with non-contentious and contentious issues. Advised Senior Human Resources Personnel on all employment related issues. Represented clients at Employment Tribunals. Extensively involved with the provision of client in-house training to differing levels of management on all aspects of employment law. Client base was the education sector, dealing with non-contentious and contentious issues. Advised Senior Human Resources Personnel on all employment related issues. Represented clients at Employment Tribunals. Extensively involved with the provision of client in-house training to differing levels of management on all aspects of employment law.
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SAS Daniels LLP
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Employment Solicitor (Sinclair Abson Smith)
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2000 - 2001
Provided advice for small businesses, national firms and corporations. Organised and provided training courses to area managers and directors throughout the UK. Drafted policies tailored to clients needs. Spoken at evening seminars for local businesses. Provided advice for small businesses, national firms and corporations. Organised and provided training courses to area managers and directors throughout the UK. Drafted policies tailored to clients needs. Spoken at evening seminars for local businesses.
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Education
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Collage of Law York
Law, LPC -
The University of Salford
Postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management and Services -
1991 - 1995
Newcastle University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law
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