Star Academies, a multi academy trust of Muslim, Christian and non-faith schools, seeks a senior leader to oversee a portfolio of seven schools across Greater Manchester and Preston, five secondary and two primary. The work centres on raising standards through school improvement, setting priorities, and line managing and coaching school Principals while building their capacity. The post combines strategic and day-to-day operational leadership and needs experience of faith and non-faith settings. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Oversee a portfolio of five secondary and two primary schools across Greater Manchester and Preston
- Lead sustainable school improvement, particularly in secondary schools
- Identify priorities and put interventions in place to improve pupil outcomes
- Work with school Principals to empower them and build capacity
- Line manage school Principals, holding them to account for standards and outcomes
- Coach and guide Principals to improve their own practice and that of others
- Work strategically and operationally across the portfolio
- Model best practice in leadership and pedagogy
- Adapt an approach to schools with differing contexts and improvement journeys
- Support Principals to manage change rapidly and sustainably
- Run school-to-school support strategies
- Develop wider partnerships in localities and regions
What’s required
Experience
- Successful track record as a Principal in a secondary phase setting
- Proven record in sustainable school improvement, particularly secondary
- Track record of school leadership across schools with differing contexts
- Experience of line managing school Principals
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to lead, manage, develop and inspire school leaders towards top 5% national performance
- Strong strategic and operational planning skills
- Understanding of the benefits and dynamics of wider partnerships
- Comfort working in faith and non-faith settings
- Strong interpersonal skills to flex across different contexts
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Full commitment to the trust's mission, vision and values
Nice to have
- Experience in the primary phase
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
