Director of Schools (Primary)
L.E.A.D. Academy Trust
Nottingham, NG1 5DU with travel
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 22 September 2019
Job overview
About us
L.E.A.D. Academy Trust comprises 25 schools across Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Lincoln and Sheffield.
Established in 2011 with a clear aim: to deliver outstanding school leadership to realise every pupil’s full potential, all our principals and people passionately believe in the power of partnership working as a catalyst for exceptional education and we have been recognised by Ofsted as a leading academy sponsor.
The opportunity
As part of our planned growth strategy, we are seeking to appoint an additional Director of Schools to support our existing team of two, leading on school improvement and quality assurance strategies across a group of academies.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified professional with drive and creativity, who is passionate about making a positive difference to children’s learning.
The role would suit someone who has experience of driving positive change in schools and has a proven track record in school improvement.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading support, advice and guidance to enable the Trust’s academies to succeed.
Your skills
We are looking for someone who:
- is an outstanding leader with proven experience of accelerating progress and raising standards;
- is experienced at headship level and/or has senior leadership experience in a local authority or national body;
- has proven experience of whole-school leadership and the ability to communicate a clear vision for school improvement;
- can effectively evaluate a school’s performance and from their extensive knowledge, can identify appropriate intervention strategies to enhance school standards;
- can inspire others and lead complex changes across schools;
- has the ability to work as part of a forward-looking strategic team.
In return
Not only will you join an environment of continuous improvement and sharing of best practice, you will also benefit from:
- being part of a strong and dynamic team of professionals;
- full support through a comprehensive professional development programme;
- excellent career opportunities;
- a highly competitive salary that is negotiable upon experience and track record;
- central team support with human resources, finance and IT;
- a rewarding and fulfilling working environment.
For further information and to apply, click here.
Closing date: 9am on Monday, 23rd September 2019.
Interview date: w/c 23rd September 2019.
The L.E.A.D. 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.
Subject to enhanced DBS checks.
Attached documents
About L.E.A.D. Academy Trust
- L.E.A.D. Academy Trust
- The Old Pumphouse, 5 The Ropewalk, Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
- NG1 5DU
- United Kingdom
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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