This is a trust-wide executive post leading school improvement across six secondary schools and two alternative provision academies, working alongside their principals rather than in a single school. The core work is raising standards, building leadership capacity in principals and senior teams, and helping shape the trust's five-to-ten-year strategy, including inclusion and SEND. It suits an experienced headteacher or principal, with regular travel between schools across the region. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Lead improvement across secondary schools and alternative provision academies, working with their Principals
- Support and challenge Principals so they lead their schools well
- Raise standards of education and outcomes, starting with the schools most in need
- Develop the leadership capacity of Principals and their senior teams so improvement lasts
- Help shape and deliver the Trust's strategy for the next five to ten years, including inclusion and SEND
- Focus on one school or a cluster, such as the Scarborough/York schools or the alternative provision academies
- Start where improvement is most needed, then help stronger schools improve further
- Serve as an associate member of the Executive Team
What’s required
Experience
- Experienced headteacher or principal
- Successful track record of school improvement
Skills & knowledge
- Resilient leadership
- Strong people skills
- Belief that kindness and constructive challenge go hand in hand
- Flexible, committed team player who relishes new challenges
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced criminal records and barring check
- Scrutiny of employment history and references
Other
- Willingness to travel between York, Hull, Scarborough and Selby
What’s offered
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Occupational health support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Relocation package may be available for candidates moving into the region from other areas of England
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
