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Surrounding Children with Excellence
Director of Education
Surrounding Children With Excellence
INTRODUCTION
The Primary First Trust was established in November 2013 with a stated intention of
working collectively and collaboratively with other schools to improve the quality of
outcomes afforded to children within the Trust. There are now six schools organised
as four individual academies.
The purpose of the Primary First Trust is to secure rapid and sustained improvement
of every academy it works with whether through the sponsorship or converter process.
Each single academy will seek to be transformational and strive for outstanding
achievement and success.
We will work with all schools who share our values. We recognise that our core and
underpinning belief is that primary education is unique in itself and therefore only
primary schools will have full membership of the Trust.
The Primary First Trust has good relationships with its schools and the local
authorities in which they are placed. We will seek to build on these existing
relationships and develop them to continually improve the service we offer. We are
committed to achieving rapid and sustained improvement within all our schools;
building capacity in each school to drive progress and ensure that every child is able to
receive a high quality educational experience.
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OUR VISION
The vision of the Primary First Trust is to Surround
Children with Excellence by creating a network of
primary schools in the South East of England that
work together collaboratively to ensure;
the quality of teaching,
the quality of leadership
the breadth of curriculum experience
combine to achieve the ultimate aim which is to
improve the educational outcomes for primary
school children.
This will be achieved through a clear and absolute
focus on our core values:
Tenacity,
Empowerment,
Aspiration
Courage,
Integrity,
Innovation
Unity
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The Primary First Trust The Primary First Trust currently consists of six primary schools. Our own
aspirations and those of the Department for Education and the Office of
the Regional Schools Commissioner is that we maintain a growth rate of
one to two schools per year.
From the outset the commitment of our organisation has been to ensure
we can meet our school improvement priorities. The upward trajectory
of the results in all of our schools shows we have achieved this.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Director of
Education as a member of our team to develop our school improvement
services. The person will have overall responsibility for developing school
improvement strategies that lead to improved outcomes for children and
adults within the Trust. They will work closely with the Chief Executive
Officer and the Business Services team on developing and achieving the
strategic direction of the organisation.
The role is directly accountable to the Chief Executive Officer and the
Chair of the Directors for the implementation of school improvement
strategies that achieve the highest outcomes for children. The successful
candidate will:
Have an excellent track record in achieving high quality outcomes in
multi school settings.
Have a high degree of professional knowledge of the national school
improvement agenda.
Be able to articulate a clear vision for improving the life chances of
young children.
Be able to inspire others through your leadership and commitment to
action.
Implement the core values of the Trust.
Have lead responsibility for learning, pupil attainment, achievement,
progress, child protection and school improvement functions across
the Trust.
Apply by 22nd February 2016
Interviews on 4th March 2016
Job start by negotiation (1st Sept latest)
Salary: L33 to L37
Location: Gravesend, Kent with frequent
travel within Kent/South East
Contract term: Permanent
ABOUT THE ROLE
TO APPLY
Complete the application form provided and return by email to Sarah Thompson at:
By midday on 22nd February 2016
For an informal discussion with the CEO regarding the position please contact Sarah Thompson at
to arrange a convenient time.
For further information about the Trust please see the website:
www.theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will be accountable to
the Board of Directors, be responsible
to the Chief Executive Officer and will
have contact with managers and staff
within all schools and develop their
own staff teams as appropriate. They
will liaise with external organisations,
stakeholders, legislative bodies and
others
Key Responsibilities
To support the Primary First Trust’s ambition to improve the quality of education provided within all schools in the Trust and Surround Children with Excellence.
To lead, manage and direct the provision of a comprehensive school improvement model to ensure that our schools achieve the highest possible standards.
Ensure that there are effective systems in place to develop, manage, monitor and evaluate performance throughout Trust schools.
As a Senior Leader, the Director of Education will make a significant contribution to the growth and development of The Primary First Trust through establishing operating processes that achieve the strategic direction.
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Main Responsibilities
Contribute to the leadership of the Primary First Trust as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Work with the SLT and Directors to implement the Primary First Trust’s vision and values.
Maintain a highly visible and professional profile within the Trust.
Seek opportunities and develop partnerships that further the school improvement work of the Primary First Trust.
Ensure that the Primary First Trust meets all its statutory and regulatory requirements with regards to Child Protection.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Director of Education
Essential Desirable Evidence
Qualifications
and Training
QTS and evidence of significant
professional development.
Recent detailed understanding of
regulatory framework.
Masters Level Qualification.
Current Ofsted trained.
Application form and certificates at
interview
Proven experience of leading school
improvement in a variety of settings.
Proven impact on staff development
and children’s outcomes.
Detailed knowledge of strategic level
Child Protection.
Skills,
Knowledge
and Aptitudes
Demonstrates appropriate level of
interpersonal and communication skills
including negotiating, influencing and
problem solving.
Application Form
Interview
Willingness to constructively challenge
the work of self and others to
continually improve own and team
performance and is able to demonstrate
impact.
The ability to be creative and innovative
in finding solutions to problems. Be
obstacle averse with a “can do” attitude
welcoming challenge and change.
Highly inspirational leader,
approachable and able to form positive
relationships.
Ability to think and act strategically.
Knowledge of relevant policies,
legislation and codes of practice.
Excellent presentation skills
Work Related
Experience
Previous Head Teacher of a high
performing school.
Executive leadership experience and
multi school improvement impact.
Application form.
Interview
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The Primary First Trust
The White House Clifton Marine Parade Gravesend DA11 0DY
Tel: 01474 565903
www.theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk
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