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Director of Schools

Edna G. Olds Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1SJ

This job expired on 23 September 2019 – see similar jobs

Job start date
1 January 2020
Closing date
23 September 2019 at 1am
Date listed
4 September 2019

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Full-time equivalent salary: £90,000 to £110,000

Director of Schools job summary

PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB IS NOT BASED AT EDNA G OLDS! IT IS A TRUST WIDE ROLE BASED AT OUT NOTTINGHAM OFFICE WITH TRAVEL ACROSS THE TRUST.

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on experience)

Location: Nottingham Head Office with very regular travel to schools within the trust

L.E.A.D. Academy Trust was established in 2011 with a clear aim: to deliver outstanding school leadership to realise every pupil’s full potential. All our principals and people passionately believe in the power of partnership working as a catalyst for exceptional education. Recognised by Ofsted as a leading academy sponsor, the Trust comprises 25 schools across Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Lincoln and Sheffield.

As part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust’s planned growth strategy, we are seeking to appoint an additional Director of Schools to support our existing team of two leading on school improvement and quality assurance strategies across a group of academies.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified professional with drive and creativity, and who is passionate about making a positive difference to children’s learning.
The role would suit someone who has experience of driving positive change in schools and has a proven track record in school improvement.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading support, advice and guidance to enable the Trust’s academies to succeed.

We are looking for someone who:
• is an outstanding leader with proven experience of accelerating progress and raising standards;
• is experienced at headship level and/or has senior leadership experience in a local authority or national body;
• has proven experience of whole-school leadership and the ability to communicate a clear vision for school improvement;
• can effectively evaluate a school’s performance and from their extensive knowledge, can identify appropriate intervention strategies to enhance school standards;
• can inspire others and lead complex changes across schools;
• has the ability to work as part of a forward-looking strategic team.

In return, the successful candidate will:
• be a member of a strong and dynamic team of professionals;
• be supported through a comprehensive professional development programme;
• be provided with excellent career opportunities;
• be given a highly competitive salary that is negotiable upon experience and track record;
• have central team support with human resources, finance and IT;
• enjoy a rewarding and fulfilling working environment;

This is a superb opportunity to develop and progress professionally and to impact upon children’s learning.

The closing date in Monday 23rd September at 9am

Interviews will be held the later part of W/C 23rd September (26th/27th)

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we can expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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