Headteacher

CORE Education Trust is a values-driven multi-school trust rich in cultural and social diversity. Responsible for four schools in Birmingham, the Trust was set up to innovate through adversity and to challenge the conventional boundaries of what is possible for our students. Motivated and inspired by the success of our students, our ambition goes beyond textbooks and whiteboards, we are proud to work with the young people of Birmingham.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to lead Rockwood Academy. 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. 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. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and passionate and shall ensure that we provide our students 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant learning community with national award-winning credentials. The Trust works collaboratively with leaders to ensure our CORE Values are promoted, embodied, and celebrated by all the staff and children in our schools. You will:

• be given the opportunity to engage with cross-trust activities that connect students and staff to their wider family of schools/peers across the city. This includes programmes such as the award-winning Echo Eternal Holocaust memorial arts initiative, The Great Get Together and The COREus Choir

• be provided with a provision of support and training to foster a positive culture of wellbeing for all students and staff.

We place a strong emphasis on supporting and encouraging professional growth, which includes:

• A tailored professional development plan designed to support your career aspirations and help you realise your potential.

• Communities of Practice professional development forums that enable strategic collaboration during the working day. • Access to coaching to support you in leading transformational change. 

This is an exciting time to join the Trust. We are about to embark on the next phase of our evolution as an outward facing, forward thinking Trust guided by a vision underpinned by optimism, ambition and oneness. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY

For further information about this exciting opportunity, or an informal discussion please contact Abby Morris, Chief Education Officer & Deputy CEO on;

ssa@core-education.co.uk

Only those applicants submitting a CORE Education Trust Application Form will be considered. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

To apply for this role please submit your CORE Education Trust Application Form to; recruitment@core-education.co.uk

For more information visit our website, CORE-education.co.uk/work-with-us

CORE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services) Check is required for all successful applicants.

CORE Education Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are an Equal Opportunities and Living Wage employer.