School Improvement Partner
NCEA Duke's Secondary School, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9FZThis job expired on 28 April 2025
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.4fte
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L22 - L27
What skills and experience we're looking for
Duke’s Secondary School has a unique opportunity for a school improvement lead to work closely with the leadership team and help raise academic standards, improve student outcomes, and ensure high standards of behaviour, attendance, and personal development. The successful candidate will be key to driving school improvement initiatives that will empower students and staff to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Primary School Improvement Team and the Director of Transition to maximise the opportunities for transition from the Trust feeder primary schools.
- Support the Principal to take the right action, at the right time, to improve progress and outcomes.
- Work alongside the Principal to lead the development of a robust school improvement plan, with clear actions and success criteria.
- Use your skills and experience to conduct an accurate root cause analysis to diagnose systemic issues and then work with colleagues to implement solutions which have been effective in your own experience and in similar contexts.
- Support senior leaders in creating and implementing a strategic plan for interventions, ensuring that students achieve high standards and make progress, increasing teachers’ effectiveness and securing rapid school improvement.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
At NCEAT, we are committed to creating an environment that allows all staff to develop their potential to the fullest. As part of our team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our students, enabling them to become confident, independent, and successful adults. This role offers flexibility, professional development, and the chance to work within a supportive and dynamic Trust that is passionate about improving education for all.
What we offer:
- An outward-facing school with strong ties to the local community and beyond.
- A strong partnership within the Trust, and opportunity to work collaboratively with other schools.
- A welcoming, inclusive environment that prioritises the growth and development of both staff and students.
- Work alongside a passionate team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Take part in professional development and gain relevant statutory training.
- Be part of a dynamic school senior leadership team and contribute to our vision of excellence.
Staff are a crucial part of our Trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire, challenge, and help our pupils reach their full potential.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
NCEAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About NCEA Duke's Secondary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1045 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- NCEA Duke's Secondary School website
- Email address
- hr@ncea.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01670613162
Duke’s Secondary School, part of the NCEA Trust, is an 11 to 19 academy located in Ashington, Northumberland. The school serves students from Ashington, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, and Lynemouth, providing a vibrant and supportive environment for secondary and post-16 education.
Duke’s is a dynamic and inspiring place to learn and grow. The school places a strong emphasis on striving for excellence—encouraging students to work hard, develop positive attitudes to learning, and take full advantage of the wide range of experiences and opportunities available to them.
As a Church of England school, Duke’s proudly upholds its Christian ethos of “Let your LIGHT shine.” Through the core values of Love, Inclusivity, Goodness, Hope, and Truth, students are guided to develop strong moral character and a deep sense of social responsibility. The school aims to nurture kind, caring individuals who are well-prepared to make a positive impact in their communities.
Arranging a visit to NCEA Duke's Secondary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@ncea.org.uk.
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