Director of Strategy and Operations
The Excelsior Academy
Hackney
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 June 2017
Job overview
Closing Dates: 9am, 14th June 2017
Salary: Competitive Salary
Location: Hackney
Contract type: Permanent
Start Date: Sept 2017
Do you want to work in a “good school”… with “outstanding leadership and management at all levels? - Ofsted 2015
Are you looking for a school where “There is a strong, aspirational and supportive ‘family’ culture of teams”, “where commitment to learning and development is high” - Investors in People GOLD AWARD 2014
Outstanding Director of Strategy and Operations required.
The Director of Strategy & Operations is a member of the Executive Leadership Team working closely with the Principal and board of governors and with responsibility for all support staff functions in the academy. This is a key role in the long-term strategic development and planning of the whole academy. The incumbent will be expected to work with leadership and governors to develop the operational, financial and strategic objectives and policies of the academy. This will require a clear understanding of educational requirements and how the activities of the Director of Strategy & Operations and staff under his/her leadership, will support these.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Become a key role model and influence in supporting students to succeed beyond national expectations.
- Enjoy magnificent facilities and state of art ICT.
- Benefit from a strong staff wellbeing culture.
- Enjoy a range of employee benefits, including; onsite sports club, eyecare vouchers and private health care.
To apply please visit our website www.petcheyacademy.org.uk and the recruitment – vacancies page where you will find the job pack for this role and the application form.
The Petchey Academy, under the patronage of Jack Petchey, is dedicated to enabling young people to aspire and succeed. We have adopted his motto and encourage our students to truly believe “If I think I can….I can!” If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding position, enriching the lives of the students who attend The Petchey Academy, then we are keen to hear from you.
Applicants are welcome to visit the school before submitting their application. If you would like to do this please contact Andrea Jennings, HR Manager, via andrea.jennings@petcheyacademy.org.uk or the main switchboard 020 7275 1500.
The Interview Day will include the following:
• a presentation
• an unseen task
• a staff panel
• an interview panel with the governors
The Petchey Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we will check the suitability of staff to work with children. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where applicable). Please see the academy’s Safeguarding and Recruitment, Selection and Disclosures Policy for further details.
The Petchey Academy is committed to promoting equality for all students and employees. Every individual will be treated with courtesy and respect and their contribution to the learning process will be valued.
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About The Excelsior Academy
The Excelsior Academy is part of the Community Schools Trust. We serve a wonderfully diverse community, many of whom face challenges through no fault of their own. It is for this reason we want to level the playing field for all of our students, regardless of their background, by providing a world class education.
We care about outcomes at The Excelsior Academy. We know good grades lift life chances and impact health, wealth and even mortality. We know that teachers have the greatest impact on pupil outcomes and so we take professional development seriously, whatever our role in the school. Whether we have taught for two months, two years, or twenty years, we believe in our capacity to always improve in the classroom.
Our CPD provision is comprehensive and fundamental to our commitment to improve. We are invested in our own and each others’ development and use principles of instructional coaching to provide feedback to each other. Our CPD involves deliberate practice, video models of excellent practice and lots of fun! The desire to improve a little bit everyday permeates the culture in our school.
Our approach to teaching is evidence informed. We avoid ‘discovery learning’ methods and instead, we teach explicitly. Our teachers are experts in the classroom and lead from the front. We focus on perfecting routines for behaviour, like entry into lessons and transitions between tasks so that we can maximise time spent on learning. We have excellent behaviour systems which mean teachers can focus on what we love doing most - teaching!
As well as excellent outcomes, we want our students to be well rounded individuals who will thrive beyond school years; that’s why we deliberately teach prosocial behaviours like making eye contact when greeted, listening attentively and showing gratitude. We know these skills will set all of our students up for life, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
When students fall behind, our teachers run interventions outside of their lessons. We provide an extra session after school for all year 11 students so their families don't have to worry about paying for a tutor. Teachers work hard at TEA. Our students deserve nothing less and we expect the highest of standards from them because we know they are capable of achieving them.
But we invest in working smart too: we have a 3 week Christmas holiday, no retrospective book marking, no student report writing and no formal lesson observations!
We recognise talent and impact at The Excelsior Academy. There are lots of opportunities for promotions within the school and Community Schools Trust. Our staff body at all levels is a true reflection of the makeup of the community we serve - we are proud of this and welcome anyone who will add value to our wonderful school community.
We would love to hear from you if you think this sounds like the right place for you! We welcome visits; come and speak to our Headteacher, our staff and check out our lessons! Get in touch with us: email jobs@excelsiorcst.org or call 0207 275 1500 to speak to a member of the HR team.
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