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Director of Schools

Director of Schools

L.E.A.D. Academy Trust

Nottingham

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021 or earlier if possible
Apply by:
21 January 2021

Job overview

Established in 2011, we have successfully maintained a clear aim: that through outstanding school leadership, we will provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential.  Comprising 25 schools across 8 Local Authorities, we passionately believe in the power of partnership working as a catalyst for ensuring more children receive an exceptional education.

In this key role, you will drive school improvement and quality assurance across our group of academies. Reporting to our Deputy Chief Executive and working collaboratively with a committed Executive Team, you will play a critical role in providing support, advice and guidance that enable our academies to excel.

To be successful, you will be an outstanding leader with proven experience of accelerating progress and raising standards. Either a primary or secondary specialist, you will be able to:

  • articulate a clear vision for school improvement across a diverse group of schools;
  • drive a culture of high expectation across all academies by inspiring leadership at all levels;
  • foster a culture of collaboration by actively participating in networks and exploring opportunities for academies to engage with, and work with other academies in the interest of school improvement;
  • create a climate where senior leaders are empowered to achieve success through appropriate delegation of responsibility and accountability in a supportive environment.

If you believe that you have the skills and experience required for this role and would like further information, click here

Closing date: 8.00am on Thursday, 21 January 2021.

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.

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About L.E.A.D. Academy Trust

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+44 115 822 5440

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Primary and secondary schools throughout Nottingham, Sheffield, Lincoln, Derby and Leicester.

Lead - to show the way; to be first or foremost

Empower - to give power to; to enable

Achieve - to accomplish; to get or attain by effort

Drive - to cause and guide progress; to impel forward

Our vision is that through outstanding leadership we will provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential.

Of course, every good school aspires to this aim, so what makes us different?

We passionately believe in the power of partnership working as a catalyst for ensuring more children receive an exceptional education.  Our member schools know the transformational impact it can have from experience.

At the same time, we recognise the importance of autonomy.  Every school has its own context and challenges.  This is why we encourage our member schools to lead and manage in a way that preserves their individual identity and responds to the specific needs of their children and community.

The combination of autonomy and collaboration across key areas of leadership and management, underpinned by shared vision, values and best practice is what makes the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust unique.

We are also strengthened by the support, guidance and wide-ranging skills of our experienced board of trustees.

The acronym L.E.A.D. embodies the four core principles at the heart of the Trust: strong leadership at every level; empowering every child to aim high; giving every child the opportunity to achieve and constantly driving for improvement.

Our innovative model is already attracting widespread attention from schools which share our vision and values and want to join us in finding new ways of giving their children the best possible education.

Diana Owen
Chief Executive

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