Strategic Lead for School Improvement (Primary) Specialism in English preferred
Abbey Multi Academy Trust, Leeds, LS14 6NU19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
22 April 2025
Closing date
20 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
31 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £56,316.00 - £62,202.00 Annually (FTE)
Strategic Lead for School Improvement (Primary) Specialism in English preferred job summary
Nature of Contract | Permanent, Full Time or Part Time |
FTE Salary | Leadership 6 -10, £56,316 - £62,202 |
Working Hours | 1 FTE (part time hours considered) |
Are you passionate about providing a high-quality, inclusive education? Are you looking to join a dedicated Academy Trust that genuinely invests in, develops their staff and makes a difference to the lives of young people?
Abbey MAT is seeking a dynamic, talented leader to join the Central Education Team and work with our primary academies at this exciting time in our development as a Trust.
While our five primary schools are all currently judged ‘good’ in all areas and collective performance is in line with national standards, we are ambitious for them to be even better. We are looking for a colleague who can develop the pedagogy and practice of staff to ensure that our pupils are enabled to learn well and achieve excellent outcomes. The ability to support the design and implementation of the English curriculum across our schools is a desirable requirement. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our welcoming, talented academy leaders and our dedicated Central Education Team.
We are looking for an exceptional practitioner who:
- Will initiate and drive excellence, ensuring that all children in our primary schools receive the best possible opportunities to thrive
- Will implement the school improvement model to ensure high-quality teaching, learning and intervention in all areas of the curriculum
- Is flexible and should expect to spend the majority of their time directly supporting in our Trust schools
- Is looking to develop their career within a supportive team
- Is able to encourage and enthuse pupils to achieve their full potential
- Support the Trust’s Christian vision as well as our shared mission and values
Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work
In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower
We can offer:
- Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
- A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Free onsite parking
- Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
How to apply:
Applications are submitted via electronic application form on MyNewTerm - click APPLY NOW. You are advised to read the job and people profile and our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.
Information about our Trust, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available on our website.
To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact HR@abbeytrust.org.
The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Thursday 20 February 2025 with interviews to be held soon after.
Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
Working Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Abbey Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share and embody this commitment. As part of the application process safeguarding checks will be undertaken. All roles within our Trust and schools will involve contact with children/young people and Abbey MAT expects all staff and volunteers to prioritise safeguarding and behave in accordance and promote our mission of "Working in Partnership to educate, nurture and empower"
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 Abbey Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
At Abbey Multi Academy Trust, our vision is to continually develop our high performing Trust to deliver the best educational and pastoral experience for students from 3-19. Our aim is to grow, develop, support and improve our academies across the wide and diverse geographical area of Leeds and Yorkshire.
We are a Church of England Trust (MAT) within the Anglican Diocese of Leeds that currently consists of eight schools. Working together, we inspire learners and change their lives as a result of our educational provision. We are committed to our Trust vision to work in partnership to educate, nurture and empower our students and our employees so that everyone can flourish and live ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10).
We know that pupils are at the heart of every school - shaping their distinct and unique identity. At Abbey Multi Academy Trust, we work in partnership with schools so they benefit from our framework, but retain their independent culture. We want our school leaders to feel empowered to be innovative and forward thinking utilising the support of the Trust central team to succeed.
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