Director of Education
The Henry Box School
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 26 January 2017
Job overview
The MILL Academy is an exciting place to work and learn. We are committed to providing education that transforms lives and we are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence. All of our academies work collaboratively together and, by joining us, you will be assured of truly exceptional professional development.
This is a hugely exciting time for our family of schools as we are presented with a rare opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and life chances of so many young people.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Education who can work with the Chief Executive, Headteachers and members of the Central Team to improve the effectiveness of schools in the Oxfordshire region initially, and raise standards through strong and exceptional leadership and management. The specific focus is to improve the quality of learning and teaching.
You will need to be a strategic leader who:
- Is dynamic and motivational with a proven, successful record of improving student achievement;
- Leads by example;
- Is able to inspire and motivate staff;
- Is an excellent, engaging communicator who will develop strong relationships with school leadership teams, governors, directors, staff and young people.
We are looking for an exceptional person who can lead with moral purpose and has the following experience and qualities:
- Strategic and Analytical Thinking
- Curiosity and Eagerness to Learn
- Self-awareness
- Resilience and Emotional Maturity
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Personal Drive
- Impact and Influence
- Inspiring Others
- Holding to Account
- Relating to Others
- Developing Others
- Contextual Awareness
Suitable candidates will be qualified teachers with both primary and secondary experience and/or knowledge, and have at least two years’ experience of working at senior leadership team level in a school context. A thorough understanding of school improvement strategies, quality assurance systems and effective pedagogy is essential. You should be a confident user of data with excellent analysis and presentation skills, be highly literate and able to demonstrate a commitment to our vision, ethos and purpose.
This is a permanent position with a leadership salary which is negotiable based on your level of experience and suitability. We are looking for a full time candidate preferably, however part time or job share arrangements may also be considered for an outstanding candidate. The MILL Academy registered offices are based at The Henry Box School in West Oxfordshire, but the Director of Education will be expected to be able to travel often to any school in the Trust and other schools looking to join the Trust.
An informal discussion with our Chief Executive is strongly encouraged so that you can get a sense of what we are about and our expectations for this key position. Further information about the role and the application process is included in the attached information pack and by visiting our website at www.millacademy.co.uk.
Attached documents
About The Henry Box School
The Henry Box School is a large secondary school with academy status located in Witney, Oxfordshire, England. The school has a catchment area of the town of Witney and many surrounding villages such as Ducklington and Aston. It has approximately 1200 students, aged 11 - 18. The Latin motto of the Henry Box School is Studio Floremus, which can be translated as 'By study we flourish'. The site was purchased in 1660 by grocer Henry Box, who established the school in his hometown after becoming a successful businessman in London. The schoolhouse, still surviving, and now a Grade II listed building.
The school has had a recent Ofsted inspection (February 2023), the school maintained its 'good school' status.
Headteacher
Wendy Hemmingsley
Values and Vision
We believe that every child has the right to go to a good school and that every child should have the opportunity to transform their life, whatever their starting point. Five key questions underpin our vision of 'transforming lives through inspirational education':
Are we securing equity?
Is our leadership driving improvement?
Is our curriculum irrestible?
Are we research informed?
Are we managing resources effectively?
The Henry Box School is one of the founding schools of The Mill Academy Trust. Schools, staff and children within the Trust benefit from a strong ethos of support and collaboration. We also challenge ourselves to be even better, every day. We are not content with always doing what we've always done. The new educational landscape requires new ways of thinking, leading and operating and, at Henry Box, we aim to build on tradition and educate for the future.
Ofsted report
Our latest Ofsted report can be found at: https://www.henrybox.oxon.sch.uk/296/ofsted-report or attached below.
Professional Development
The school invests heavily in staff CPD, our booklet is attached which gives a flavour of what is on offer. The school is one of only 14 schools in the country to be awarded the Teacher Development Trust's Gold Award for our CPD programmes for our staff.
Professional Development is central to our work and we offer opportunities and support for all staff to develop their skills. From our excellent NQT programme through to our ‘Future Leader’ programme, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best. Being the lead school in our multi academy trust, we can also offer the opportunity for colleagues to develop their careers beyond one school if this is their area of interest.
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