Director of Education

Location

Co. West Midlands | United Kingdom

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a rare opportunity to work at an executive level within an Alternative Provision Trust which is unique, reformative, in demand, and driving change to optimise quality of education in a completely new way.

So, to that end, are you an experienced, successful Principal or Headteacher who is dedicated, passionate and ready to make a huge difference in the lives of many of society's most vulnerable children?

ABOUT US

Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust offers a distinctive opportunity to spearhead educational reform at grass roots level. Our Trust is not just about education; it's about transformation. We're committed to revolutionising the educational landscape for our most vulnerable children, ensuring their journey towards success is nothing short of exceptional.

Due to the growth of Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust – including our new Primary Provision and our expansion beyond Solihull in the West Midlands – we are looking for a highly–motivated individual to join us in this exciting, brand–new role of Director of Education.

Throughout our rapid expansion we have continued to recruit committed, passionate and talented expert staff who ensure ambitious, adaptive teaching and curriculum alongside a full range of interventions to help change the outcomes of – and life chances for – our children for the better.

Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust is an Alternative Provision like no other. We provide innovative solutions for students when mainstream education is simply not working. We are constantly evolving our approach according to the needs of each individual child by focusing on creating bespoke, proactive and personalised pathways and experiences.

Our vision for the children in our care is a relentless focus on positive destinations and eliminating NEETs (young people not in education, employment or training).

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This is an Executive role which demands only the highest–calibre candidates. You must have a proven track record of excellent leadership of driving reform in quality of education and outcomes across more than one school or provision.

As Director of Education, you'll lead with distinction, harnessing your proven track record of exemplary leadership to manifest positive change across multiple settings. Collaborating closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Academy leads and commissioners, you will craft and execute school improvement plans focused on optimising the quality of education and achieving outstanding outcomes aligned with our Trust's vision.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• Has a commitment to and understanding of Alternative Provision as a game changer.
• Exhibits resilience, tenacity and adaptability.
• Has excellent leadership experience welded to Teaching and Learning expertise and high–quality organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Displays a passion for working with and safeguarding the most vulnerable and high–tariff pupils.
• Has experience of leading a successful provision (or, better yet, a number of provisions) and driving forwards significant school improvement.
• Can forge strategic partnerships and collaborations to enhance the educational experiences of our students.
• Will drive forward innovative teaching and learning practices, ensuring the highest quality of education and provision across all academies.
• Will champion best practices and reforms, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.

We welcome applications from individuals with extensive and demonstrable leadership impact and from a wide range of backgrounds. Experience with Alternative Provision settings and an understanding of AP is essential.

Applicants must have previously served as a Headteacher or Principal and be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of what makes the quality of education outstanding.

If you're ready to make a profound difference in the lives of our students and contribute to a pioneering educational movement, we want to hear from you.

You are welcome to visit us and have informal conversation with the CEO on 4 th March 2024 2:30 – 4pm or 5 th March noon – 4pm.

Please contact our HR Officer, Titania Low.

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Please refer to the Application Pack for full details of this vacancy.

Applicants can request additional information to support their application process.

Closing date: Friday 15 th March 2024, 9am.

Join us in shaping the future of education. Be the catalyst for change.

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