CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER INFORMATION PACK CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST

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1 CHIF XCUTIV OFFICR INFORMATION PACK CORNWALL DUCATION LARNING TRUST

2 »Contents» 3 Welcome 4 Our Values 5 Our Schools 6 Our Structure 8 Job Description 10 Person Specification Cornwall ducation Learning Trust Learning Together 2

3 »» Welcome from the Chairs of Directors Newquay ducation Trust (NT) and Peninsula Learning Trust (PLT) will officially merge into one Trust on the 1st September This new Trust will be called Cornwall ducation Learning Trust (CLT). It will initially comprise of four secondary schools, one junior school, seven primary schools and one Free School to open in Our existing COs will be standing down as of 31/8/19, when both will be retiring. We have been planning this new Trust for some time and received approval for its formation from the RSC s Office in June During the journey, we have established a very successful School Improvement Board which oversees the educational monitoring of all our schools to ensure they continue to improve in a rapid and sustainable fashion. Our secondary schools have developed their own bespoke school improvement strategies which have been in place since June Our primary schools are part of Kernow Teaching School Alliance, (KTSA) with whom they collaborate on school improvement. CLT will be a KTSA Board member. NT and PLT are financially robust and have a proven track record of sound financial management. The CLT Board of Directors have been working as a Shadow Project Board and are fully committed to overseeing the successful transition from two Trusts to one and the appointment of a CO to lead is the next stage of this exciting journey. We welcome your interest and look forward to receiving your application. Geoff Brown Chair of NT Board Michael Cooper OB Chair of PLT Board Cornwall ducation Learning Trust: Learning Together 3

4 »» Our Values We aim to provide an education for our learners that enables them to: Achieve highly. Contribute fully. Decide wisely. We guide young people to become the best version of themselves, so they contribute to making society well We nurture our young people to develop the confidence and curiosity that will encourage them to question and challenge the world around them We strive to stimulate intellect, openmindedness and creativity, so that our students enjoy learning and progress exceptionally 4 We foster empathy, tolerance and respect for others in our language used and actions seen We promote participation, commitment, leadership and resilience so they are prepared for a world outside of our doors We offer a warm, safe and happy environment for our young people to thrive and grow

5 »»Our Schools Our current school sites are shown in the tables below, beginning with schools within the Peninsula Learning Trust, and continuing with schools within Newquay ducation Trust. In addition to those schools, Newquay Primary Academy - a two-form entry 4-11 primary school with capacity for 420 pupils is due to open in September Poltair School - an secondary school is due to join in April 2019, bringing an additional 645 students. This brings our total across all sites to 6,829 children Name Age Range No. on roll Penrice Academy 11 to 16 1,420 students St Mewan CP School 3 to pupils Carclaze CP School 4 to pupils Mevagissey CP School 4 to pupils Fowey 4 to pupils Lostwithiel School 4 to pupils Luxulyan School 4 to pupils Mount Charles School 4 to pupils TOTAL 3,250 Name Age Range No. on roll Brannel School 11 to students Newquay Junior Academy 7 to pupils Newquay Tretherras 11 to 16 1,409 students Newquay Tretherras Sixth Form 16 to students TOTAL 2,934 Cornwall ducation Learning Trust: Learning Together 5

6 »Our» Structure Governance Structure Trust Members (5) Including Chair of Board Board of Trustees (9 to 12) Including CO, plus School Improvement Leads (Primary & Secondary) and Chief Operating Officer in an advisory capacity Pay & Staffing Committee (5) Including CO plus School Improvement Leads (Primary & Secondary), HR Lead and Chief Operating Officer in an advisory capacity Finance & states Committee (5) Including CO, plus School Improvement Leads (Primary & Secondary), Chief Operating Officer and Chief Finance Officer in an advisory capacity Quality Assurance Committee (5) Including CO, plus representatives from the School Improvement Board in an advisory capacity Brannel School Carclaze Community Fowey Lostwithiel Primary School Luxulyan Community Mevagissey Community Mount Charles School Newquay Junior Academy St Newquay Mewan Community Primary Primary Academy School Newquay Tretherras Penrice Academy Poltair School St Mewan Community Trust xecutive Leadership Team Including Chair of Board, CO, xecutive s / s / Heads of School & Chief Operating Officer Brannel School Carclaze Community Fowey Lostwithiel Primary School Luxulyan Community Mevagissey Community Mount Charles School Newquay Junior Academy St Newquay Mewan Community Primary Primary Academy School Newquay Tretherras Penrice Academy Poltair School St Mewan Community 6

7 Core Team Proposed Structure Chart (September 2019) PA to CO (including Governance & Trust Policies) Chief xecutive Officer Chief Operating Officer (including Risk Management and Company Secretary) Finance Lead School Improvement Board: Trustee CO 2 x Secondary Phase s 2 x Primary Phase s Data Lead COO/Finance Lead HR Lead Premises Lead School Improvement Team: 2 x Sec Leads & 2 x Prim Leads Data Lead ICT Lead Kernow Teaching School Alliance Peninsula Teaching School Partnership Secondary Phase Primary Phase Brannel School Newquay Tretherras Carclaze Community St Mewan Community xec Mevagissey Community & Luxulyan Community xec Newquay Newquay Junior Junior Academy Academy & Newquay Primary Academy Penrice Academy Fowey Lostwithiel Primary School Mount Charles School Poltair School Cornwall ducation Learning Trust: Learning Together 7

8 »Job» Description JOB TITL CHIF XCUTIV OFFICR RSPONSIBL TO TH BOARD OF DIRCTORS SALARY NGOTIABL DPNDING ON SKILLS AND XPRINC PURPOS The Chief xecutive Officer will be an outstanding strategic leader who will develop, articulate and embed the vision, values, ethos and goals of Cornwall ducation Learning Trust (CLT). They will inspire and empower others to share in achieving these for the benefit of all our young people. The CO will be accountable, and will take responsibility for the performance of all schools within the Trust and will create the drive to achieve the best possible educational outcomes. As the Trust s designated accounting officer, the CO will ensure resources are being effectively deployed for the benefit of our young people and that the Trust complies with all of its legal and regulatory obligations. SSNTIAL LMNTS OF TH ROL 1. THICAL LADRSHIP Understand and analyse the political and policy context Work with directors and leaders to develop the Trust s vision, mission, values, operating principles and strategic priorities Translate the vision and goals into a plan of action with agreed milestones Manage short term demands in the context of the Trust s longer term aims 2. STRATGIC LADRSHIP Secure buy-in across the Trust to the vision, mission, values, operating principles and strategic priorities Identify and embed key polices and initiatives to secure commitment and make the vision and values real Align people and development plans to work towards the agreed goals Review progress and impact and refresh the vision and mission accordingly 3. INSPIRATIONAL LADRSHIP Create a collaborative learning culture Understand the key drivers of school improvement and enable their application across the Trust Develop and implement strategies for schools in different contexts and at different points in their improvement journeys 8 Determine the tight-loose balance on curriculum content and approaches to teaching and learning

9 6. BUSINSS DVLOPR Implement a strategy for developing the Trust Develop and implement a strategy for integrating/procuring support functions and services including a prioritised timetable for realising economies of scale Develop and implement a five-year financial strategy 4. LADRSHIP DVLOPMNT Distribute leadership roles and accountabilities clearly and deploy senior leadership expertise in a way that has maximum impact Develop a strong team culture with senior leaders and foster a co-construction ethos Identify emerging talent and create systems for emerging leaders to have leadership development opportunities across the Trust volve the Trust s leadership structures and succession planning 5. QUALITY ASSURANC Maintain an unremitting focus on improving results and outcomes Know in real time the quality of teaching and learning and progress in all the Trust s schools Use benchmarking and peer review within the Trust and with top performing schools to spur innovation and improvement Manage the performance of other senior leaders nsure there is an effective balance between opportunities and risks 7. COMMUNICATOR WITHIN TH TRUST Create a simple, clear narrative for what the Trust is trying to achieve Implement systems for communicating effectively with members, directors, governors, leaders, staff, parents, our young people and the wider community Persuade others through promoting the vision and modelling collaborative behaviour ncourage and listen to feedback 8. AMBASSADOR FOR TH TRUST Promote the Trust s vision, values and achievements and explain the strategy and journey for improvement ngage with other MATs, schools and the local community for the benefit of the wider Trust population Negotiate with and positively influence government representatives and other stakeholders Manage the reputation of the Trust 9. CORPORAT XCUTIV Have clear scheme of management delegation and effective reporting arrangements to Members, Directors and all levels of accountability Support the development of directors, governors and the central MAT team stablish consistency of policies and procedures across all schools in the Trust nsure compliance with all statutory, financial and regulatory requirements 10. ACCOUNTING OFFICR nsure that public money is spent for the purposes intended by Parliament Develop and maintain appropriate standards of conduct, behaviour and corporate governance in the application of public funds nsure the economic, efficient and effective use of available resources nsure that risk is effectively managed and that opportunities are not overlooked Cornwall ducation Learning Trust: Learning Together 99

10 »»PRSON SPCIFICATION 10

11 Key Competencies, Qualifications, xperience and Personal Qualities Professional qualifications and CPD ssential () Desirable (D) Application (A) Interview (I) 1 Honours degree or equivalent A 2 Qualified teacher status D A 3 Relevant higher degree or equivalent D A 4 vidence of continuous professional development A xperience and knowledge 5 School experience in primary and/or secondary settings D A/I 6 Understanding of schools at primary and secondary levels A/I 7 In-depth knowledge and understanding of the wider educational agenda including current national policies and issues A/I 8 Successful recent strategic leadership experience A/I 9 xperience of leading a complex, multi-site organisation such as a multi-academy trust. D A/I 10 Successful experience of raising standards for all, with measurable outcomes A/I 11 Proven track record in leading staff including building and developing a successful team, delegating effectively and managing change A/I 12 Successful experience of leading significant organisational development and change A/I 13 Knowledge of the Ofsted inspection framework and process D A/I 14 Involvement in staff recruitment, appointment, induction and retention A/I 15 xperience of working in collaboration with members, directors, governors, stakeholders, other educational bodies and the wider community to develop positive relationships A/I 16 Proven track record of financial management to meet educational priorities and achieve value for money A/I 17 vidence of highly developed skills in performance management A/I 18 xperience of and confidence in addressing conferences and large audiences at local, regional and national levels D A/I 19 In-depth knowledge of child protection, safer recruitment and safeguarding procedures A/I 20 A commitment to and evidence of promoting diversity and equal opportunities A/I 21 An understanding of the statutory processes to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities A/I Skills and personal qualities 22 Able to demonstrate creative and innovative thinking, with evidence of recent success A/I 23 High expectations and personal integrity with the ability to promote and sustain the values, culture and ethos of the Trust I 24 Articulate and approachable, with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate at all levels I 25 Able to analyse information from a wide variety of sources and solve complex problems I 26 Able to interpret and implement new legislation, policies and directives and to communicate these to stakeholders I 27 Able to set appropriate targets for performance improvement and to monitor and evaluate an action plan in relation to those targets A/I 28 Be e-confident and able to understand and sell the benefits of IT and future technology in an educational context D I 29 Able to inspire, motivate, encourage and support staff by creating a culture of aspiration and high expectations I 30 Able to prioritise and demonstrate personal organisation, time management and strong leadership skills, especially under pressure I 31 An outstanding reflective leader who demonstrates evidence of learning from experience and can understand and develop their own emotional intelligence I 32 nthusiasm, vision, drive, adaptability and resilience I 33 Able to secure the loyalty and confidence of pupils, students, staff, parents, members, directors, governors and the wider community I Cornwall ducation Learning Trust: Learning Together 11

12 CORNWALL DUCATION LARNING TRUST Contact Michael Watson at TS T: : michael.watson@tes.com