Executive Headteacher (University Schools Trust)

Permanent, 0.6

Required for January 2025

University Schools Trust (UST) is a partnership of schools, universities, and public and private sector bodies. We are uniquely placed to change the educational landscape for the pupils, staff, parents and wider communities whom we serve.

Established in September 2016, UST currently comprises four member schools located in two London Boroughs:

St Paul’s Way School (SPW) 3 - 18 all-through school in Tower Hamlets

Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) 11 - 18 secondary school in Greenwich

Cyril Jackson Primary School (CJPS) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets

Sir William Burrough Primary School (SWB) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets

At present we are a group of schools with strong, mutually impactful relationships - this is key to our success and underpins our strong appetite for growth.

We are committed to empowering communities, improving social justice and breaking barriers for social mobility, and have a particular focus on reducing the attainment gap for those who are amongst the most disadvantaged in our society.

UST has a proud record of strong school improvement, one that is in a strong financial position and an appetite to grow beyond its current size. This makes us the perfect place for those looking to explore new opportunities and build a varied career.

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Executive Headteacher to provide strategic leadership initially to SPW with the intention of broadening their work to our other secondary schools.

• Working with each Headteacher, Head of School and the Local Governing Body, and under the guidance of the Directors of Education, develop the shared vision and strategic plan for the schools.

• Provide Trust-wide leadership to create outstanding provision in specialist areas e.g. school improvement, free schools/new schools, SEN and disadvantaged pupils, data and assessment.

• Challenge, motivate and empower others to attain ambitious outcomes.

• Create a positive culture of challenge, support and high expectations in a psychologically safe environment.

• Be the named contact for DfE/Ofsted Correspondence.

If you would like to play your part in building and delivering an outstanding leadership service for our Trust we would very much like to hear from you.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early.

We do not accept CVs alone.

Interview date: Tuesday 18th June 2024

The University Schools Trust, East London, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding