Head of Exchange Research School
Delta Academies Trust
Wakefield
- Expired
- Salary:
- L1 to L5 (£47,185 to £52,074 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 2 May 2024
Job overview
Delta Academies Trust is looking to appoint a Head of Exchange Research School to join their team on a part time, temporary/secondment basis as soon as possible.
Exchange Research School at Don Valley Secondary Academy is one of 33 Research Schools that make up the Research Schools Network. Research Schools aim to lead the way in the use of evidence-based practice, supporting the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), an independent grant making charity, in their mission of ‘breaking the link between family income and educational achievement and improve teaching practice and pupil outcomes. Don Valley Secondary Academy in Doncaster is part of Delta Academies Trust, a large multi academy trust comprising 18 secondary academies, 2 Alternative Provision settings, one through school and 35 primary academies. In addition to the Research School, Delta has two designated Teaching School Hubs, Doncaster and Barnsley, and Selby and Wakefield. (Exchange Teaching Hub), and an accredited ITT provider, Exchange Teacher Training. Delta also has two designated Attendance Hubs and currently leads the Science Learning Partnership in South and East Yorkshire, as well as a DfE accredited Subject Knowledge Enhancement provider. The portfolio of professional development for teachers and school leaders forms The Exchange Partnership.
Reporting to the Executive Director of The Exchange Partnership, you will be based at the Education Exchange, Knottingley, with a requirement to travel to schools including Don Valley Academy, and training venues across the partnership. You will lead all aspects of the research school work across the region, growing the network of schools and trusts we work with as a research school and ensure that the provision and support we offer is first class.
You will act as an ambassador for The Exchange Partnership and all aspects of its offer for schools.
We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:
· Financial. offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
· Lifestyle and Wellbeing. discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
· Private Medical Cover (Individual cover only for permanent posts) with the option to add family members via a personal salary deduction.
· Motoring. access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
· Pension. Excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
· Personal and professional. we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/
Visits to the academy are welcome by appointment, please contact the academy on 01977 722489 to arrange a visit.
Interviews: 9 May 2024
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
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About Delta Academies Trust
- Delta Academies Trust
- Education House, Spawd Bone Lane, Knottingley
- West Yorkshire
- WF11 0EP
- United Kingdom
Delta Academies Trust is an exempt charity with its values drawn from the public sector and Directors appointed on a voluntary basis. We are one of the largest multi academy trusts in the North of England with a passion and drive to improve the education experience for all pupils and students regardless of where they live.
Delta operates as a single multi-academy sponsor and in that capacity is one employer across all the Academies which it sponsors.
Delta has a proven track record, as well as the educational expertise, capacity and experience to secure transformational change and sustainable academy improvement in the schools which it supports through sponsorship. It is currently responsible for the leadership and governance of a number of academies including infant, primary, secondary and free schools.
With a predecessor educational trust history going back to 2004, Delta, has an impressive record in school improvement and has established an organisation which provides a 21st Century model for collaboration within the public sector and is a ‘not for profit’ organisation with public accountability.
Due to the size of the Trust and the locations of our academies/schools, we're really well placed to offer all kinds of varied career paths. So, whether you're looking for the challenge of a new role, want to learn new skills, try a new location, or progress to bigger opportunities, we'd love to talk to you.
We provide the support and opportunities you may need to develop and its up to you to make the most of these, but we’ll help you with lots of learning opportunities, both informal and formal, designed to help you develop inside of work – and outside too.
Working for us is all about passion, and we have lots of people who are really passionate about what they do – teaching assistants, IT technicians, teachers, caterers, leaders and curriculum experts. We love it when our people get creative, muck in and have fun. Of course, we look for people who love learning, helping others to grow and care about the students and communities we serve.
We encourage all of the people who work for us to take ownership and do everything necessary to create a standout experience for our students.
Ask our people what they get up to day to day and they’ll all tell you how much they enjoy the variety, pace, and challenge of working in one of our academies, schools or Head Office. This flexibility isn’t just part of our working day – we understand that our people have lives, and want them to also enjoy their friends, family, hobbies and commitments outside of work.
Our academies offer safe and secure surroundings and the pleasure of working with great people. Working with our students and communities is pretty interesting too and you’ll play an essential role adding to their experience of education and also of Delta Academies Trust.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to the Trust by being a member of the Disability Confident scheme. This helps us to recruit and retain high quality, skills and hard working people from a wider talent pool.
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