DIRECTOR OF PRIMARY EDUCATION AT MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Job title:

DIRECTOR OF PRIMARY EDUCATION AT MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Company

Lancashire County Council

Job description

LocationCentral office in Fulwood, Preston, with frequent travel to all primary schools in the Trust, PR2 9ZZ (243 on roll)
Victoria Park Avenue
Tel: 01772 728153
School website:SummaryMater Ecclesiae is a new and growing Catholic Multi Academy Trust in Preston, Lancashire. We currently consist of seven primary schools and one secondary school. In line with the Bishop’s vision for schools across the Diocese of Lancaster we are due to grow to thirteen schools before the end of the calendar year; when fully formed we will consist of twenty primary and three secondary schools. As part of our growth plan, we are looking develop and implement a world class education strategy that builds on, celebrates and enhances the God-given talent within our schools, ensuring a first-class Catholic education for all. This strategy will be underpinned by our Trust values of Compassion, Confidence and Community.The Director of Primary Education will support the Chief Executive Officer and work as part of the executive leadership team in delivering the values, vision and strategic plan of the Trust so that all pupils are given the best possible opportunities to achieve educational and personal excellence. This will be achieved through ensuring high-quality teaching and learning of an ambitious and broad curriculum, enriched by a wide range of personal development opportunities. The Director of Primary Education will lead improvement and quality assurance work, providing professional challenge and support to all primary schools in the Trust. This role will strategically develop and oversee a Trust improvement strategy which will lead to consistently high standards of education. The Director of Primary Education will be responsible for leading networks, school-to-school support and professional learning opportunities for leaders and staff across primary schools. This role will prepare schools and support leaders through internal quality assurance processes and external scrutiny.The closing date is 3pm on 18/04/2024Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.Essential Qualifications

• Degree and recognised professional qualification relevant to the role

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Desirable Qualifications

• Catholic Certificate of Religious Studies or equivalent

• National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)

• National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL)

• National Leader of Education / Local Leader of Education

Trained Ofsted and/or Diocesan InspectorEssential Experience

• Recent and relevant continuing professional development

• Extensive experience of teaching across the 3-11 age range

• Experience of successful Headship of a school or a leadership role within a Trust or Local Authority environment

• Proven experience of successfully leading and supporting school improvement priorities/outcomes

• Experience of working with school governance

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working cross-educational phase

For an informal discussion please contact:We look forward to meeting with any prospective candidates and extend a warm welcome to , you to visit our Trust or to have a confidential conversation to find out more about the role , and the difference you can make to our pupils’ education.Proposed Interview Date:23/04/2024Equal Opportunities statementAn Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the communityRehabilitationRehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Expected salary

£79112 – 93902 per year

Location

Preston

Job date

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:37:45 GMT

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