Director of Education
Lift Schools
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Attractive salary commensurate with the requirements of the role
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 July 2017
Job overview
Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) is the largest Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the country, with an annual budget in the region of £230 million and almost 6000 employees. The Trust supports a national network of 66 primary, special and secondary academies and educates 35,000 children across England. This is therefore a significant opportunity for an educationalist to have a real impact on the English educational landscape, and with it, the lives of thousands of children.
With the appointment of a new Chair, Chief Executive and other new posts being created on the senior leadership team, the Trust is undergoing some significant change which will herald a new era. A new turnaround plan for the Trust has received government support and, as part of this review, The Director of Education is one of the new posts which has been created. This person will work alongside the Directors of Primary and Secondary and will be accountable to the Group Chief Executive for ensuring the best possible educational outcomes for young people from the ages of 3-19.
AET is seeking an experienced and innovative senior education professional, with a record of successful strategic leadership. Candidates will, ideally, have experience of working across multiple schools to deliver results as well as an understanding of raising standards with measurable outcomes and clear evidence, ideally gained in a successful local authority or academy trust. Areas of responsibility will include challenge and intervention, education advisors, school’s governance, talent development, business intelligence and data, curriculum development & support and innovation & learning.
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.
Saxton Bampfylde is acting as an employment agency advisor to Academies Enterprise Trust on this appointment. Candidates can find out more and apply through our website at www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference BAMDG. Alternatively email belinda.beck@saxbam.com or telephone 020 7227 0890 (during office hours).
The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 10 July 2017.
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About Lift Schools
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
- We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
- With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
- We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
Every adult in a school has the power to transform lives, and that’s why talented people are essential to us. Our ambition to give every pupil the best start in life relies on our dedicated teachers, teaching assistants, senior leaders, and admin teams. We attract dynamic individuals and provide the space to reimagine what’s possible.
That’s why your career is as important to us as it is to you. We want you to develop, we want you to grow, and we want you to feel valued.
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