Chief Executive Officer
HEART Academies Trust
Bedford
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 11 November 2016
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the development of the newly forming HEART Academies Trust.
The HEART Academies Trust will be created from four founding schools; Bedford Academy, Cauldwell School, Shackleton Primary School and Shortstown Primary School. All four schools within the Trust are successful and have strong and positive relationships with the students and communities they serve.
The core aim of the new partnership will be to create a family of academies which are at the heart of their community, delivering great education and improving life chances for all. We will ensure that all children and young people receive high quality teaching every lesson, every day.
The HEART Academies Trust will be sponsored by The Harpur Trust. The Harpur Trust is one of the largest charities in the UK and all its activities are associated with the Borough of Bedford. One of the aims of the trust is to provide and promote education locally, to inspire and support the people of the Bedford Borough in improving their lives.
The Board of Trustees is looking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to lead the formation of the Trust and deliver its vision, values and strategy. The CEO will lead the central team and the Head Teachers of the four schools, and will be responsible for the operational management of the Trust, in relation to both academic and financial performance. The successful candidate will possess proven leadership skills in educational terms, demonstrable experience of successfully managing complex organisational change in schools, and the ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
For an information pack, including Job Description, Personal Specification and the vision of HEART Academies, please contact: Debbie Hurst, Executive Assistant, at the Harpur Trust, Tel: 01234 369500 email: dhurst@harpurtrust.org.uk.
To apply, please submit your CV, accompanied by a covering letter, outlining the evidence to meet the skills, knowledge and expertise specified in the Job Description and Person Specification. Please include the names and contact details for two referees who will be contacted prior to interviews.
Closing Date for Applications: 11th November 2016
Provisional date for interviews: week commencing 21st November 2016
The HEART Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK
About HEART Academies Trust
- HEART Academies Trust
- Suite C, Emerald Court, Pilgrims Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford
- Bedfordshire
- MK41 7PZ
- United Kingdom
HEART Academies Trust is a multi-academy trust established in 2017 comprising of Bedford Academy, Cauldwell Primary, Shackleton Primary and Shortstown Primary.
The core aim of the partnership is to create a family of academies who are the heart of their community delivering great education and improving life chances for all; we value the dreams and aspirations of everyone in our community.
Our overwhelming belief is that every child can be successful, both personally and academically, with early and effective help from staff that know and value them as an individual. We have high expectations of all members of our schools: children, young people, professionals alike are challenged and supported to achieve their very best.
Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.
The HEART Academies Trust is committed to:
· Maintaining a continuous and rigorous focus on raising standards, particularly in English and Mathematics.
· Ensuring all children and young people receive high quality teaching every lesson, every day.
· Remaining non-selective and determined to value the abilities and achievements of all its students. Staff will be committed to providing the best possible learning for every child.
· Remaining focused on providing the best possible education for the community of each school.
· Collaborating with all stakeholders through understanding the differences and recognising the similarities between schools, engaging in honest and professional dialogue.
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