Executive Head Teacher

Executive Head Teacher

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

ST1932(e)

Full time

Leadership L27 - 33: £77,828 - £90,145 per annum, depending on relevant experience.

This school has Academy status and is part of the PROSPER Multi Academy Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

Prosper Learning Trust

Linhope Road

West Denton

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE5 2LW.

Job start: to be confirmed.

The Board of Trustees are seeking an experienced, talented and inspirational leader with the right vision and ethos to lead our two Alternative Provision Academies along their continuing journey of development, success and achievement. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the educational experience of an extremely diverse pupil population.

Prosper Learning Trust was formed in January 2018 and currently consists of three schools

• Newcastle Bridges School - Alternative Provision Academy

• Mary Astell Academy - Alternative Provision Academy

• Thomas Bewick School - Special School Academy.

We are an ambitious growing Trust and will open Harry Watts Academy (Special School Academy) in Sunderland in September 2020.

This is an extremely exciting time in the development of Prosper Learning Trust with this appointment seen as crucial in increasing leadership capacity to enable the organisation to move forward with its strategic growth plans. The Executive Headteacher will provide strategic leadership for Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy but will also be expected to work with the CEO to develop school improvement strategies across the Trust.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who has the drive, determination and energy to embrace this new role, either a current serving Headteacher or with very recent experience of Headship. You will have a strong sense of moral purpose with the ability to make robust decisions in the best interests of pupils. The new Executive Headteacher will be leading enthusiastic, experienced and hardworking teams who are proud of their schools.

We offer the successful candidate:

• The opportunity to work with a dedicated, innovative and focused team of staff, Governors and Trustees who are passionate about ensuring that every pupil achieves their full potential

• The opportunity to develop professionally and personally with a CPD package tailored to suit you

• The support and resources from a considerate and supportive Trust

• The opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of the organisation

• Professional support from the Trust and other leaders within the organisation

You will be:

• An inspirational leader able to shape our vision and ethos and who will empower and inspire staff and pupils

• Supportive and collaborative in their work with the academies Heads of School and with other Head Teachers both within and beyond the Trust

• Striving for excellence with ambitious standards for all pupils with a range of challenges within nurturing and inclusive environments

• Visible, approachable and have the resilience to meet the day to day challenges of Executive Headship.

You will bring

• A wide ranging and successful record of leadership roles

• A commitment to inclusivity and a passion for raising standards

• A desire to maintain and progressively build upon the schools existing therapeutic approach with the children and staff at the heart of everything that we do

• An ability to support, motivate and inspire staff and to communicate a clear vision and direction for the schools

• The energy and creativity to drive innovation at the same time as maintaining existing practices that are working effectively.

We would be delighted to welcome you to our wonderful organisation. If you would like to speak to Mark Jones, CEO, about the role please email Victoria.hall@prosperlearningtrust.co.uk or phone 0191 917 1246.

The trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and go through a range of other recruitment checks.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection.

Application packs are available on our website www.prosperlearningtrust.co.uk or by emailing admin@prosperlearningtrust.co.uk

Completed applications should be returned to admin@prosperlearningtrust.co.uk or by post to Prosper Learning Trust, at the above address by the closing date, by post. Please mark your application “Private and Confidential”.

Visiting Dates: Week beginning 2 March 2020 (please ring Victoria Hall for an appointment 0191 9171246)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 15 March at 23:59

Interviews will be held: Week beginning 23 March 2020

Permanent

Closing date:

15 March 2020