Headteacher - Arena Academy

CORE Education Trust is a Birmingham based Multi Academy Trust and is proud to sponsor six schools in the second City.  CORE Education Trust’s mission is to provide children with a high-quality educational experience realised through a collective commitment to four CORE Values of Collaboration; Opportunity; Respect and Excellence. The Trust is led by some of Birmingham's leading educational and business leaders. To learn more about us please view the website http://www.core-education.co.uk.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an inspirational Headteacher at this well-regarded Academy to lead its important next phase and promote and drive tangible school improvement.

We are offering the successful candidate the opportunity to formulate a long-term growth strategy and to lead an ethos of high-quality teaching and learning at Arena Academy. The school is well placed to move forward and this is a tremendous opportunity for a leader with the right blend of leadership and management experience, along with expertise and energy to further develop and implement our values, whilst building on the progress and existing strengths.  

The successful candidate will have recent proven management and leadership experience within a secondary School / Academy setting and must be able to demonstrate evidence of raising and maintaining standards, instilling resilience and motivation to students and staff, and show an understanding of the value of providing our students with a broad educational experience, where high academic standards are supported by a rich variety of extended curriculum opportunities.  

Arena Academy is proud of its well-equipped facilities that support teaching and learning in an excellent environment.   The successful candidate will be self-motivated and passionate and shall ensure that we provide our pupils with a high-quality education, which not only meets their needs but promotes independence and equips them with the relevant skills to flourish and achieve their ambitions. Our students are highly motivated and positive in their approach to learning. 

Informal visits to the School are encouraged and can be arranged.  If you would like more information about this role or would like to discuss the role on an informal basis, please contact Saiqa Liaqat on 07961 119 127.

To apply for this role please submit your application form, and any supporting documents, to: recruitment@core-education.co.uk. Only those applicants submitting a CORE Education Trust Application Form will be considered.  Please note that CV’s and Birmingham City Council application forms will not be accepted, and we cannot consider applications received after the closing date.  

CORE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, prohibition check, verification of qualifications and satisfactory medical report.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.  

Following the shortlisting of applicants, if you are selected to attend an interview you will be contacted by CORE Education Trust by telephone. The selection process which shall include an activity and interview, shall be conducted over a two-day period. 

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer