Are you an experienced senior leader or school improvementprofessional who is passionate about improving the quality of education andhelping schools achieve their very best
We are looking for a Trust School Improvement Lead to joinEnrich Learning Trust. This is anexciting opportunity to work alongside our Director of Schools and Educationsupporting schools to raise standards, strengthen leadership and developexcellent teaching and curriculum.
We are particularly interested in hearing from secondaryspecialists with significant experience of school improvement focusing onquality of teaching and curriculum. There will also be opportunities tocontribute to cross-phase projects across the Trust with our primary leaders.
This is a role where you can make a real difference.
You will work closely with Headteachers and leadershipteams, providing the combination of support, expertise and constructivechallenge that help our schools to continuously improve.
Depending on the needs of our schools, you could be:
- Supportinga school through a period of rapid improvement
- Workingwith senior and middle leaders to strengthen leadership at every level
- Providingexpert advice on teaching, learning and curriculum
- Leadingprofessional development and networks across our secondary schools
- Supportingschools to use data effectively to identify priorities and improve outcomes
- Developingand sharing effective practice across the Trust
- Taking onschool leadership responsibilities, including deputising for a Headteacherwhere required
- Contributingto Trust-wide school improvement projects and outreach activity.
You will also lead and support collaboration across ourschools, helping colleagues learn from one another and ensuring that effectivepractice is shared and embedded.
Why Enrich Learning Trust?
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We believe thatdeliberate collaboration defines our Trust, so that we are all always learning,and that our children should experience great teaching so that they all makeexceptional progress.
Our central trust team works alongside schools rather thansimply telling them what to do. We empower Headteachers to lead their ownimprovement while providing the expertise, challenge and support they need tosucceed. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work across agroup of schools in Norfolk, sharing ideas, developing leaders and contributingto improvement across the Trust.
About you
You will be an experienced and highly motivated educationalleader who can quickly establish credibility, build strong relationships andmake a positive difference.
You will have:
- QualifiedTeacher Status and a good honours degree
- Significantsenior leadership experience, particularly in schools requiring rapidimprovement
- A strongtrack record of improving teaching, curriculum and outcomes
- Experienceof developing and coaching leaders and teachers
- Theability to use data effectively to identify priorities and inform action
- Experienceof providing effective challenge and securing sustainable improvement
- A strongunderstanding of current educational priorities and effective teaching
- Acommitment to inclusion, social justice and improving life chances for everychild.
Experience as a school senior leader or within a schoolimprovement service would be particularly valuable.
Most importantly, you will share our commitment tocollaborative leadership and ensuring that every child is supported to achievetheir full potential.
This role would suit an experienced senior leader lookingfor a new challenge, a school improvement professional wanting to broaden theirexperience, or who wants to make a difference across a wider group of schools.
If you have the experience, energy and expertise to help ourschools continue to improve, we would love to hear from you.
Trust Lead for School Improvement in Norwich employer: ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
As a leading educational institution, our school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment for all staff. We prioritise professional development, offering opportunities for growth and advancement while ensuring that our teachers are equipped with the latest educational practices. With benefits such as the Teachers Pension, Cycle to Work Scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme, we strive to create a rewarding and fulfilling workplace for those passionate about shaping young minds.
