APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE HEAD EXCELSIOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LEADERSHIP SCALE 35 ( 90,773) 37 ( 95,333)

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1 We need an inspirational Executive Head Teacher, to support and compliment leadership throughout our exciting and expanding Multi Academy Trust Excelsior! Hazel Pulley NLE, CEO APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE HEAD EXCELSIOR MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LEADERSHIP SCALE 35 ( 90,773) 37 ( 95,333) CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 11 TH MAY 2018 CONTACT: NICOLA HARROLD 1

2 Contents Page 1. Our invitation 2. The Trust Team 3. Our Schools 4. Job Description 5. Person Specification 6. Contact details 2

3 Our Invitation We are ready to expand our Trust team. We are seeking an experienced leader to become our Executive Head Teacher, sharing our commitment to raise children s outcomes and improving their life chances. Within Excelsior Multi Academy Trust, amazing teachers change lives. Our academies help prepare precious young people for happy, healthy, successful futures through the magic of learning. Our strong, independent leadership team share a fundamental commitment to individual pupil outcomes, innovation, equality and excellence. We are privileged to work with inspiring young people every day, and we are proud of our achievements in their name. Each of the Trust s academies are as unique as the local community they serve for the benefit of every child in our care, today and in the future. Excelsior Multi Academy Trust presently comprises of Parkfield Community School and Turves Green Primary School. Green Meadow Primary School is due to join the Trust in June 2018 and a further school by January It is expected that other schools will join the MAT in the near future, and a Free School application is in the pipeline. Excelsior s main aims are to provide: outstanding education through our values of equality, aspiration and innovation. outstanding leadership and well trained and motivated staff, who will improve our pupils outcomes in an exciting learning environment. a broad, balanced and exciting innovative curriculum of opportunity, including STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, emanating from our own Young Engineers Academy and Maths Academy. opportunities for pupils to develop resilience, compassion and respect for all. a whole school growth mindset, ensuring all who learn and work in Excelsior aim high. 3

4 The Trust Team Chief Executive Officer Hazel Pulley Chief Finance Officer Chief Operating Officer Professional Development Lead Strategic IT Manager Teaching and Learning Coach Trust HR Lead Adam Reid Lisa Davies Helen Hackett Chris Jones Grace Harker Nicola Harrold 4

5 Our Schools Another school to join the Trust in the next 9 months. Joining Excelsior Trust by August 2018 Joining Excelsior Trust in the next 9 12 months 5

6 Job Description Executive Head Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer Leadership point ( 90,773 95,333) Core Purpose The Executive Head is a lead professional and a significant role model within the wide sphere of influence within the Excelsior Multi Academy Trust (MAT). Through proactively promoting and demonstrating Excelsior s vision and values respecting cultural diversity within contemporary Britain, respect for diversity will be modelled. The values and ambitions displayed will also help to determine the achievement of academies and their pupils, as well as ensuring high expectations and aspirations are there for all staff, students, governors and communities. The Executive Head is accountable for ensuring the educational success of the primary academies within the overall framework of the MAT s approach to school improvement as well as the individual academies strategic plans. They are responsible for providing support and challenge to each academy s Headteacher Head of School and Local Governing Body across all aspects of their work. They should create a culture of constant improvement and be an aspirational leader, committed to the highest achievement for all across the MAT. The Executive Head will have line management responsibilities for the Headteacher/Head of School working closely with the Local Governing Body. The Executive Head is responsible for leading and promoting the Excelsior brand through social media and marketing. The Trust team will support this drive throughout their individual responsibilities and duties. 1. Strategic Leadership a. To lead by example, provide dynamic, consistent and motivational leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of the vision, ethos, aims and objectives of the academies and of Excelsior. b. To lead assessment across the whole MAT and individual schools providing the Trust, Head Teachers and Class Teachers with pupil s data analysis and evaluation in a consistent format and approach. c. To gain commitment to the need for improvement, creating an environment of high expectations, creativity and aspiration. d. To work with each Headteacher/Head of School and the Local Governing Body, and under the guidance of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) develop the shared vision and 6

7 strategic action plan for the academies, which is responsive to the communities they serve. e. To establish collaborative and open relationships with all stakeholders and particularly Local Governing Bodies. f. In conjunction with the Headteacher/Head of School at each academy, to secure the commitment of parents and the wider community to the vision and direction of the academies and the Trust. g. To develop further the brand of Excelsior through social media and marketing 2. High quality Learning and Teaching a. To ensure academies engage the learner through creating effective, interesting and relevant teaching and learning with well-qualified and creative teachers and support staff in partnership with relevant Senior Leadership Team members/teacher Coaches b. To secure and sustain effective, high quality teaching and learning by ensuring each Headteacher/Head of School has in place sound strategies for monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching and standards of pupils achievement, using benchmarks and setting targets for rapid improvement of all children including those in vulnerable groups. c. To ensure that a high quality educational experience is available for all children (whole-person as well as academic). d. To promote excellence in spiritual, moral, social and cultural education and development for all children. e. To ensure that effective and appropriate pastoral support is available to children in the academies. f. To develop an inclusive and supportive approach so that each academy is a place where all children and the wider school community feel welcome. g. To secure approaches to behaviour that are based on positive strategies. 3. Systems and process a. To ensure academy priorities are consistently and effectively implemented and the impact monitored for pupil progression, attainment and achievement. b. To provide each academy with an assessment system and regular data analysis 7

8 c. To secure robust academy self-evaluation and quality assurance procedures are in place. d. To work with the Headteacher/Head of School and Excelsior colleagues to recruit and retain staff of the highest quality. e. To develop a culture of personal responsibility that recognises both excellence and supports appropriate strategies to deal with under performance in accordance with Trust Appraisal and Capability policies and procedures. f. To ensure that each academy Headteacher / Head of School have in place for all staff clearly defined responsibilities and accountabilities. 4. The self-improving school system a. To treat everyone within each academy fairly and equitably. b. To motivate and enable all staff to carry out their respective roles to the highest standard, through high quality continuing professional development based on assessment of needs and identified through the appraisal process. c. To develop leadership capacity at all levels, through coaching and other appropriate means. d. To support each academy to establish strong middle leadership roles within a distributed leadership structure. e. To ensure staff across Excelsior academies have opportunities for career development and develop processes to grow our own talent. f. To keep abreast of educational developments and best management practice in order to introduce appropriate innovation. g. To develop strong, positive relationships with colleagues in the MAT, and contribute to collaborative work across academies and support other staff in participating in Trust work. h. To participate in Trust wide activities in order to share best practice, contribute to the development of Trust strategies and policies and promote the academies and the Trust in a local and national context. Any others duties as directed by the Chief Executive Officer commensurate with the role and grade. 8

9 Executive Head Person Specification Area Requirements/specification / Desirable Education/ Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status Degree or equivalent Professional Knowledge and Understanding Professional Leadership Qualification (e.g.npqh) NLE Status Practising Ofsted Inspector Evidence of commitment to own professional development The ability to demonstrate a commitment to the continuing professional development of all staff Desirable Desirable Secure knowledge of what constitutes highly effective teaching and its impact on the outcomes of all pupils Commitment to securing equality of opportunity throughout the MAT Understanding of national policy, curriculum and assessment developments and the statutory and legal framework within which a school operates, including the Ofsted Inspection Framework Experience of multiagency working to support vulnerable children and families, and to promote excellent attendance An understanding of effective financial management Skills & Experience Evidence of successful bid applications, their execution and subsequent impact Excellent interpersonal and communication skills The ability to work closely with colleagues Headship experience - 1 school establishment 2 or more school establishments Desirable Desirable 9

10 Personal Qualities The ability to analyse and interpret data accurately to inform school improvement and to monitor pupil progress The ability to write a clear and concise school action plan, incorporating the needs and requirements of all stakeholders. The ability to engage leaders at all levels in systematic and rigorous monitoring and evaluation The ability to effectively evaluate school performance and accurately identify priorities for improvement The ability to work effectively with the governing bodies, enabling governors to fulfil their roles and meet their responsibilities Evidenced through improved outcomes for pupils, the ability to work in collaboration with other schools, fellow professionals and external organisations to improve outcomes for all children The ability to drive improvement and challenge underperformance The ability to maintain high standards of pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning Demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning Communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with all stakeholders Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills Be decisive, consistent and focused on solutions Demonstrate the capacity to lead others, be reflective, resilient and adaptable Be able to motivate and inspire others Listen carefully and consider the views of others 10

11 Safeguarding Knowledge of national and local safeguarding guidance Experience of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people A commitment to work with relevant agencies to protect children and young people Knowledge of best practice and procedures in school for safeguarding children and young people All applicants will be required to demonstrate their suitability to work with children, including motivation, ability to maintain appropriate relationships with children, emotional resilience to challenging behaviour and attitudes to the use of authority and maintenance of discipline. 11

12 Visits to our Outstanding lead school and to meet the Excelsior team are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Nicola Harrold. Excelsior MAT Parkfield Community School Parkfield Road Birmingham B8 3AX Tel.: Nicola Harrold Trust HR Lead 12