Director of Education
The White Horse Federation, Swindon, SN1 2LB9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
20 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £113,678.00 - £152,339.00 Annually (FTE)
Director of Education job summary
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
Role: Director of Education
Hours: Full-time all year round
Pay Scale: Executive Scale 3 £113,678 - £152,339
Contract: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Vacancy Details
The White Horse Federation are seeking to appoint an inspirational Director of Education to join the Trust.
This is a pivotal and very senior role that will work closely with the CEO, COO and other Education Director to lead the Trust. In addition, the role will work closely with Professional Services, the wider Education Team, Headteachers and their teams, particularly in secondary settings, to secure improvement, high expectation and standards. This is an exciting time to join the team to do important work that inspires lives of colleagues and children across the Trust.
This role is primarily focused on driving up standards, particularly attainment, progress and attendance of all students in secondary settings across the Trust. The role will also seek to raise standards at Post-16 and Special settings in the Trust. The role is one of two Education Directors, with the other focused on Primary. Both roles also have a 2-19 influence as well as supporting the improvement of the Trust as a whole
Closing Date Sunday 20th October 2024
Interview dates 22nd & 23rd October 2024
We are looking for a candidate who has:
- Track record of demonstrable success as a Headteacher.
- Relevant Qualifications.
- Experience of working in an Executive Role.
- A commitment to education, professional development and securing qualifications.
What can we offer you?
- An opportunity to shape a broad and challenging curriculum allowing our students to be successful throughout their lives.
- The opportunity to work in an exciting dynamic work environment with a supportive staff body, where staff and student culture are central.
- Opportunities to lead at all levels as well as career progression.
- Opportunities to work with our partner schools across the White Horse Federation.
The Advantages of joining our Federation
In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:
- Employee Assistance programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts on Gym Membership
- Menopause support network
Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:
- Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
- Blue Light Discount
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Tusker Car Purchase Scheme
Development
- Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
- CPD Programme
- Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
Pension / Leave and Service
- Excellent Pension Scheme*
- Employer contributions above national standards
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year
*This role is in the Local Government Pension Scheme
How to apply
We are thrilled you would like to join our Trust!
In addition to completing the application form, we are requesting that applicants provide a written task of no more than two sides of A4. This should outline how you will be successful in the role, raise standards across our secondary schools, and build a curriculum, shared assessment, and teaching that leads to higher attainment. Please send this directly to the Recruitment Team: recruitment@twhf.org.uk
To arrange an informal chat or to find out more, please contact Becky Bryant, Executive Assistant: bbryant@twhf.org.uk
For any other queries in relation to this post, please contact the Recruitment Team: recruitment@twhf.org.uk
To complete an application form via our applicant tracking system, please click APPLY.
Commitment to safeguarding
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The White Horse Federation
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
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