Trust Director of Primary

Castleford Academy Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of five schools: two secondary schools, one primary school, one junior school and one infant school. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a geographic cluster within Wakefield. Castleford Academy Trust is committed to “working together to achieve excellence for all”.

Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the MAT. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.

Director of Primary Education

Castleford Academy Trust

L25- L29 (negotiable for an exceptional candidate)

£76,141 - £83,971

The post is ideally suited to a September 2021 start, however we recognise that applicants may have a longer notice period than one half term and as a result we would be happy for the role to start in January 2022.

We are seeking a talented Headteacher or Executive Headteacher to lead our primary provision across Castleford Academy Trust as the Director of Primary Education. This role would also be an exciting opportunity for an aspiring or existing Local/National Leader in Education. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), trustees and school leaders to provide strategic leadership and hold accountability for strategy, development, improvement, performance and quality in the primary academies.

This is a high profile role for an inspirational individual who will share best practice across the primary academies, draw on the talents of staff and build on our many strengths.

The successful candidate shall be required to work across the primary academies within Castleford Academy Trust.

Your application will need to demonstrate that you have:

• Experience of delivering inspirational leadership that enables leaders to develop high quality primary education.

• Experience of promoting the highest possible standards of care, aspiration and success to support families and children to overcome any social disadvantage.

• Experience of securing long term success within primary settings by building and developing leaders.

• Experience of reviewing, developing and implementing curriculum strategy.

• Successful experience of promoting inclusion, equality and diversity.

• An excellent understanding of the schools’ sector and education more broadly, with a strong grasp of contemporary educational issues including the inspection agenda.

• Strong track record of performance, managing staff, driving morale, raising standards and promoting a team ethos, ideally with regard to a multi-site organisation.

• Understanding the factors which create barriers to learning and the ability to implement appropriate strategies that address this, whilst reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion.

• Knowledge of key strategies for raising pupils’ achievement and advancing effective teaching and learning, set within the communities served by Castleford Academy Trust.

• Ability to create and maintain an environment which promotes good behaviour, discipline and a culture of celebrating success.

• Proven success in building effective partnerships and links including with central government, schools and local authorities to maximise networks and opportunities.

• A strong commitment to personal development for all staff including yourself.

You will also need to be:

• Supportive of the Trust’s ethos and values at all times both within the primary academies and the wider community.

• Committed to inspiring leaders, staff and pupils in the development of initiatives and strategies which promotes whole school improvement.

• An excellent communicator who is at ease with all stakeholders.

We can offer you:

• A significant role in the Academy Trust.

• Excellent professional development opportunities.

• Nationally recognised qualifications.

• Opportunities to work as a leader within the Trust and beyond.

• Enthusiastic colleagues and supportive leaders, governors and trustees who drive improvements across the Trust alongside you.

Castleford Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy Trust you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and would like a further discussion or to visit our Trust, please contact Nicola Frost (Executive Assistant to the CEO) at nfrost@castlefordacademy.com or call 01977 605064.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.castlefordacademytrust.com.

Completed applications should be addressed to Mr George Panayiotou, CEO of Castleford Academy Trust at Castleford Academy, Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, WF10 4JQ or via email to recruitment@castlefordacademy.com.

Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is Monday 28th June at (12 noon) with interviews taking place later that week.