Learning Partner Academy Trust Hiring for Director of Secondary Education Job at Surrey , UK Full Time

Director of Secondary Education

Salary negotiable (L25 upwards, £81,173 per annum if full-time)

Full-time or part-time will be considered

Can you support our thriving and growing trust to make our leadership, teaching and curriculum even better?

We are seeking an inspirational, experienced and strategically focused educational leader with a proven track record of successfully improving schools to help us realise our vision of leading schools where children thrive.

You will be a pivotal member of the trust’s strong and committed executive leadership team, helping to shape, implement and deliver the educational strategy, further establishing us as a leader in educational excellence and success.

Your in-depth knowledge of effective school improvement systems, procedures and structures will enable to review our schools’ practices and support them in their school improvement journey.

Your breadth of experience and excellent communication skills will enable you to successfully lead the collaborative partnerships across our secondary schools, whilst seeking out innovative practice.

Your substantial and successful record as a headteacher/senior leader will ensure that you provide effective and inspiring leadership to our headteachers.

This is a career-defining opportunity which will provide rewarding challenges and the opportunity to influence and shape our educational strategy and ultimately make a difference to the pupils and the community we serve.

About you:

• You will be a successful senior education leader with a strong track record in delivering strategic and operational excellence.
• You will possess a strong grasp of the current educational landscape, including keeping on top of latest trends and innovation in the enhancement of education provision.
• You will have experience of raising standards as a leader, ideally within a multi-academy trust.
• You will have well developed skills in leading and managing educational initiatives.
• You will have experience of building successful partnerships in order to improve learning.
• You will be able to provide high quality support and challenge to schools.
• You will have a clear understanding of how quality assurance and reviews play a vital part in school improvement.
• Your leadership style and commitment will inspire and motive others to deliver their goals.

About the trust:

Learning Partners Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust of 12 schools. We exist to make schools better for children and are driven by our desire to be leading schools where children thrive. We believe strongly in the qualities of learning and partnership and recognize that we achieve more when we work together. We embrace working collaboratively to transform the life changes of our young people. Please see the attached document for further information about our trust.

Terms:

The salary for this role is negotiable, commensurate with your expertise and experience, however it will be at least £81,173 per annum (L25 upwards), pro rata for part time.

We are very willing to consider applicants wishing to work either part-time or full-time hours.

If you wish to work part-time, we recognise that the full remit of the role may not realistically be achieved by one individual alone. Please therefore express an interest in the element(s) of the role you wish to focus on.

All applicants should set out team working and approaches to the role on your application form, these will explored further at interview.

Informal conversations and/or visits are warmly welcomed. To discuss the role further with our Chief Executive Officer, please contact Gaby Sutton, PA to CEO, to arrange a call and/or visit on 01483 977 239 or email [email protected].

How to apply:

Important information:

• Candidates will be assessed as their application is received, therefore early application is recommended and we may interview before the closing date if sufficiently strong applicants apply.
• When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.
• Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.

Closing date: Monday 27 February 2023 at 9am

Interview date: Friday 3 March 2023

In addition to the interview, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a fact finding, getting to know you session with secondary headteachers and school improvement partners. The selection process may therefore take place over more than one day.