Job Descrip on and Person Specifica on PST TIT NTUR Full- me permanent staff post HURS Commensurate with posi on SRY Determined by the Trust C in consulta on with the Trust Board within the salary range 90,772 to 95,332 (Headteachers Payscales 35 to 37). RSPNSIB T The Trust C RSPNSIB FR eadership and Management of and contribu on to the wider Trust. Inspire Trust is commi ed to safeguarding and promo ng the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment Main Purpose The post is that of of and member of the Inspire Trust xecu ve Team. To provide leadership and direc on in order to ensure that TRC establishes its Mission, achieves its Strategic ims and bjec ves and fulfils its responsibili es. To adopt both a visionary and empathe c leadership approach, in order to equip the College to adapt and succeed in the post 16 educa on and training environment and within the Trust, as a major provider of educa on to the communi es it serves. ll leaders of ins tu ons within the Trust will work within the Governance and xecu ve Framework to discharge their leadership, opera onal ac vi es and accountabili es as iden fied in the Governance and xecu ve Framework (this document has been provided with the post informa on). In addi on all post holders are required to discharge all of the requirements iden fied in the funding agreement and the ar cles of associate of the Trust (and TRC). ll staff are required to discharge other legal, regulatory ac vi es and work within the Policies and Procedures of the Trust and TRC.
Du es of the Post (including eadership, ccountabili es and pera onal c vi es). = ccountability (which means being responsible for something to somebody) = eadership (guide, direct and influence the outcomes of) = pera onal (day-to-day management and control of these ac vi es) Strategic Direc on and Governance of Inspire Trust (SDG) In consulta on with the Board establish the Strategic Direc on and bjec ves of the Trust and the cademies stablish the framework for Strategic eadership and Management of Inspire Trust and the cademies stablish the Trust School Improvement Planning Process and required outcomes (including working with F, SS, NCT) Strategic Direc on and Governance of Inspire Trust (SDG) To secure Safeguarding arrangements for the Trust and the cademies in line with legal and regulatory requirements. Secure equality in all aspects of Trust and cademy opera ons. Develop and ensure delivery of the Trust's pera onal Scheme of Delega on. Respond to escalated complaints and ensure effec ve responses are provided. Develop Policy and Procedure to support the Strategic and pera ng Frameworks of the Trust.
eadership and Management of the cademy (M) Develop and implement the strategic direc on of the school within the framework established by the Trust Within the framework established by the Trust formulate the School / College Improvement Plan for approval by the Board. Within the framework established by the Trust ensure delivery of the School / College Improvement Plan to secure the agreed earning, Teaching and ssessment outcomes. Within the framework established by the Trust ensure delivery of the School / College Improvement Plan to secure the agreed utcomes for Pupils/Students. Within the framework established by the Trust ensure delivery of the School / College Improvement Plan to secure the agreed Pupil Personal Wellbeing and Behaviour outcomes. stablish the cademies budget for approval by the Trust; ensure that the cademy operates within the agreed budget and does not operate in deficit. (The xecu ve team will establish budgets, the, Headteacher or Head of cademy will be responsible for ensuring their staff work within the budget and the financial framework.) nsure that the school / college operates in accordance with the financial regula ons as agreed by the Trust. nsure that the school / college operates within the Corporate Services Framework agreed by the Trust. nsure that the school / college operates within the Trust Safeguarding Policy. Scru nise, review, challenge and report to the Board and external agencies on the educa onal performance of the school /college. Scru nise, review, challenge and report to the Board and external agencies on the opera onal performance of the school / college. dvise and assist the Trust in the exercise of its func ons and to make such reports as may be required.
eadership and Management of the cademy (M) nsure the efficient and effec ve day to day management and control of the school / college. Develop School / College specific Policy and Procedure to support the Strategic and pera ng Frameworks of the school/ college for approval by the Trust. Develop and ensure delivery of accountabili es contained in the Trust's pera onal Scheme of Delega on. earning, Teaching and ssessment of the College (T) In accordance with the Trust T Framework ensure the effec ve deployment of strategies to secure outcomes for pupils/students. ead and direct the T framework of the school / college via effec ve MR / Q / Improvement planning appropriate to the school / college. valuate standards of teaching and learning and ensure proper standards of professional performance are established and maintained agreeing and implemen ng ac ons for improvement and for sharing excellent prac ce. valuate the progress of pupils/students, cohorts and subjects and establish ac ons to address underperformance and ac ons to cascade excellent performance. Set targets for pupil/student, cohort and subject achievement and ac ons to assure achievement. Communicate pupil/student performance levels to the Trust, staff, pupils, students and their parents/carers. Respond to all first and second level complaints ensuring effec ve responses are provided in respect of teaching, learning or assessment. ead and direct T CPD (including development at all levels from entry to leadership)
earning, Teaching and ssessment of the College (T) Develop and ensure delivery of the T ac ons assigned via the Trust's pera onal Scheme of Delega on. Develop Policy and Procedure to support the Strategic and pera ng Frameworks of the Trust as directed. ead and direct all day to day aspects of T for the school in line with Trust Policy and Procedures. utcomes for Pupils/Students of the College (PS) In accordance with the Trust PS framework ensure effec ve deployment of strategies to secure the agreed outcomes. ead and manage an appropriate curriculum model to be approved by the Trust. nsure that the curriculum model meets statutory requirements and the needs of pupils / students complies with na onal curriculum requirements and meets qualifica on and exam board requirements. valuate and report on the effec veness of the curriculum model in mee ng the needs of pupils/students and outcomes for pupils/students. valuate the progress of pupils/students, cohorts and subjects and establish ac ons to address underperformance. Dis-apply pupils/students from the Na onal Curriculum ead and manage the school's / college's educa onal logis cs. nsure that all aspects of the curriculum and its requirements are communicated effec vely to staff, pupils/students and their parents/carers.
utcomes for Pupils/Students of the College (PS) Respond to all first and second level complaints in respect of the curriculum and outcomes for pupils/students and ensure effec ve responses are provided. ead and direct PS related CPD (including development at all levels from entry to leadership) Develop and ensure delivery of the PS ac ons assigned via the Trust's pera onal Scheme of Delega on. Develop Policy and Procedure to support the Strategic and pera ng Frameworks of the Trust as directed. Personal Wellbeing and Behaviour of the College (PWB) In accordance with the Trust PWB Framework ensure the effec ve deployment of strategies to secure outcomes for pupils/students. ead and direct the PWB Framework of the school/college via effec ve MR/Q/Improvement planning appropriate to the school/college. valuate standards of PWB and ensure proper standards of professional performance are established and maintained agreeing and implemen ng ac ons for improvement and for sharing excellent prac ce. valuate the progress of pupils/students, cohorts and subjects and establish ac ons to address underperformance and ac ons to cascade excellent performance. Set targets for pupil/students, cohort and subject achievement and ac ons to assure achievement. Communicate pupil/student performance levels to the Trust, staff, pupils/students and their parents/carers. Respond to all first and second level complaints in respect of the personal wellbeing and behaviour and ensure effec ve responses are provided.
Personal Wellbeing and Behaviour of the College (PWB) ead and direct PWB CPD (including development at all levels from entry to leadership) Develop and ensure delivery of the PWB ac ons assigned via the Trust's pera onal Scheme of Delega on. Develop Policy and Procedure to support the Strategic and pera ng Frameworks of the Trust. ead and direct all day to day aspects of PWB in line with Trust Policy and Procedures. Implement special educa onal needs policy (including liaison with external agencies) nsure, where appropriate, that pupils/students take part in a daily act of collec ve worship Determine measures to promote good behaviour Decide whether to admit pupils/students and or to appeal against direc ons to admit pupils/students. Determine, review and ensure that child protec on arrangements are in place and effec ve xclude pupils/students.
Corporate Services (CS) To establish the staffing structure (contractual, Terms and Condi ons of mployment) within the legal and regulatory frameworks. Review of the Staffing Structure, equity, standards and u lisa on. Develop, review and report on the applica on of staffing policies: Sickness bsence,, Recruitment, Pay, ppraisal, Disciplinary, Redundancy, CPD, Stress at Work, Violence at Work, Risk ssessment, Maternity, dop on, Parental eave, Capability and Grievance, Whistleblowing, Staff Induc on. Suspension of all staff (except Head/). For s, Headteachers and Head of cademy this is under the direc on and with the support of the C / Director of Corporate Services. ppointment of all staff (excluding ST who will have Trust involvement) in line with the Trust Recruitment Policy and Procedure. For s, Headteachers and Head of cademy this is under the direc on and with the support of the C / Director of Corporate Services. Dismissal of staff (excluding ST who will have GB involvement). For s, Headteachers and Head of cademy this is under the direc on and with the support of the C / Director of Corporate Services. Develop, review and report on the applica on of Corporate Services policies; Data Protec on; privacy no ce, confiden ality, sharing informa on, Freedom of Informa on, Records Management, Smoke Free, SY ocal Government Pensions Discre onary, Governance (including governor related policies and Scheme of Delega on)
Business Management (Resources) Formulate the budget plan in line with School/College Development Plan priori es to meet the needs of all pupils Monitor monthly expenditure, make payments and enter into contracts at the limit set by the agreed Financial Delega on To scru nise, review, challenge and report to the Board and external agencies on the financial performance of Inspire Trust academies in respect of Corporate Services To establish the financial repor ng structures and protocols within the legal and regulatory frameworks. Implement extended services policy dvise governing body on insurance coverage for risks nsure building maintenance is undertaken gree and review health and safety policy statement and requirements Make arrangements for the security and effec ve supervision of the premises Develop and ensure delivery of the Trust's pera onal Scheme of Delega on. Develop and ensure delivery of the Trust's Financial Scheme of Delega on. Develop Policy and Procedure to support the Strategic and pera ng Frameworks of the Trust.
Generic Du es of all Staff ll staff are required to work in a way that encourages a posi ve work environment that is solu on focused and proac ve for all. ll staff are required to posi vely contribute to the overall ethos / aims of the cademy/ Trust. To communicate effec vely using appropriate media with: Staff (e-mail messaging is currently standard) Students and parents on a range of issues ther stakeholders as appropriate including; governors, other schools, the local authority, other government departments and relevant agencies. To develop the knowledge and skills to divert relevant issue to the appropriate college and school staff. ll employees have a responsibility for reading, understanding and implemen ng all Trust and cademy policies and procedures and working in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Staff. ll staff must be fully aware of their responsibili es for child protec on, health, safety and security, confiden ality and data protec on and the methods of repor ng all concerns to an appropriate person in accordance with policy. Staff must ensure they remain up to date with changes to legisla on, regula on or best prac ce specific to their role. Be aware of and support differences and ensure all students and staff have equal access to opportuni es to learn, develop and progress. To recognise and respond effec vely to equality issues as they arise and challenge stereotyped views, bullying and harassment in accordance with Trust and College policy and procedures. Complete ppraisal and Con nuing Professional Development (including a endance and contribu ons to INST and planning events). Recognise own strengths and areas of exper se and use these to achieve and support others. stablish construc ve rela onships and communicate with others to support achievement and progress of pupils. Take the ini a ve, as appropriate, to develop appropriate mul -agency approaches to suppor ng pupils. To undertake other du es and responsibili es as required from me to me commensurate with the grade of the post.
- Person Specifica on 1 Qualifica ons 1.1 ssen al / ssessed Good honours degree /C 1.2 Post Graduate teaching qualifica on /C 1.3 Relevant high level training in duca on eadership and Management /C 2 Background and xperience ssen al / ssessed 2.1 Success in a significant leadership and management post in the educa on sector. vidence of a successful record of delivery against targets. /I/R 2.2 Understanding of the post 16 environment and of current developments in the educa on sector in general. /I/C 2.3 Strategic Planning se ng objec ves, defining vision, planning resources, evalua on of results. /I/C/R 2.4 Success in leading and embedding major change. D /I/R 3 Personal Quali es ssen al / ssessed 3.1 Focus on the student experience (progress, outcomes and wellbeing). /I/R 3.2 Sets high standards for self, has sound judgment and is consistent even under pressure. /I/C/R 3.3 Has ability to take difficult decisions and to support others to take difficult decisions. I/R
3 Personal Quali es 3.4 ssen al / ssessed Has evident integrity, warmth and sensi vity to needs of others. /I/C/R 3.5 Has high level oral and wri en communica on skills. /I/C 3.6 Has high level analy cal skills. /I/C 3.7 Has energy and drive for change and con nuous development /I/R 3.8 Has ability to build networks and work with a range of stakeholders /I/R 3.9 Maintains a sense of perspec ve and a sense of humour. /I/R D /C ssen al / ssessed 3.10 Has significant IT skills 4 eadership and Management 4.1 bility to think strategically with clear vision. I/R 4.2 bility to create a vision, bring it alive and inspire others to follow. /I/R 4.3 Posi ve, open and inclusive style of leadership and management. I/R 4.4 Strong coaching skills. Keen to develop others. /I/R 4.5 bility to encourage, mo vate and lead staff at all levels I/R 4.6 Commitment to academic excellence, and breadth in and beyond the curriculum I/R 4.7 bility to address and seek solu ons to under performance. /I/R
5 wareness of Issues and Specific Skills (wareness of all these issues and in-depth experience of at least two) ssen al / ssessed 5.1 Curriculum planning /I/R/C 5.2 Data nalysis Student (Progress, chievement) /I/R/C 5.3 Teaching and earning /I/R/C 5.4 Quality assurance /I/R/C 5.5 Staff development /I/R/C 5.6 wareness of key issues for Sixth Form provision (and the wider educa onal agenda) /I/R/C 5.7 Marke ng D /I/R/C 5.8 Human Resources D /I/R/C 5.9 Governance and Corporate Services D /I/R/C 5.10 Student Wellbeing and Pastoral and ther Support /I/R/C 5.11 Successful experience of managing or eadership of FSTD and other types of inspec on. /I/R/C
6 Mandatory Requirements 6.1 ssen al / ssessed DBS check at an enhanced level (formerly CRB check), including I28 check, must be undertaken by all candidates and be sa sfactory as a condi on of employment with CT. DBS 6.2 School posts are exempt from the Rehabilita on of ffenders ct, 1974; all current convic ons, cau ons and bindovers must be declared on the applica on form or provided in a sealed envelope addressed to the C. The 2013 amendments to the ct allow that minor spent convic ons, cau ons and bindovers do not need to be declared. 6.3 References that confirm suitability to work with Students, reference must be provided from current/most recent employer. References will not be accepted from members of candidate's families or ac ng purely as a friend. /R 7 Physical Requirements ssen al / ssessed 7.1 Health and physical capacity for the role /R/H 7.2 good a endance record in current employment, (not including absences resul ng from disability) /R ssessment Key: = pplica on C = ssessment Centre, DBS = Disclosure and Barring Service (including I28 check) I = Interview H = ccupa onal Health, Q = Qualifica on Cer fica on R = Reference