Raising standards lead consultant

The Gatwick School is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Raising Standards Lead Consultant on a one year fixed term basis.

The Raising Standards Lead Consultant is a key senior leadership role, responsible for driving school improvement and raising achievement across the whole school. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, contribute to the development of the school's vision and priorities, and ensure high-quality teaching and learning through effective curriculum design, staff development and robust monitoring and evaluation.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have Qualified Teacher Status
• you have substantial and recent teaching experience and a strong track record of raising standards and pupil outcomes
• you have experience of leading, developing, or coaching staff to improve teaching and learning
• you have the ability to drive strategic school improvement and contribute to whole-school priorities
• you are confident in using data, monitoring and evaluation to inform decision-making and impact outcomes
• you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate both staff and students

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of chances, choices, and culture at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• Two week half term
• All-through primary and secondary with opportunity for input on curriculum development
• Exciting opportunities to work with primary colleagues on enrichment days to enhance secondary readiness for children
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

Qualifications

Skills

Experience

Substantial and recent teaching experience at KS4 essential

Proven success in raising achievement as a subject or year leader and senior leadership essential

Experience of leading, supporting and managing others, both individuals and teams, ensuring high quality performance essential

Successful experience in implementation of monitoring, evaluation and review process to improve the quality of teaching and learning essential

Some successful experience of leading on cross subject initiatives that have contributed to raising achievement. Experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn essential

Experience as a successful Deputy Headteacher

Successful leadership, management, review and evaluation of a whole school initiative

Experience of working with external agencies such as CAMHS

Experience as a designated or deputy designated safeguarding lead

Experience managing attendance, behaviour and alternative provision

Leadership

The ability to motivate and inspire staff and students essential

The ability to make sound judgments based on objective criteria essential

Ability to manage the process of change effectively and thereby deliver major projects through to a successful outcome by continuously reviewing and evaluating progress essential

The ability to bring plans to fruition essential

Ability to analyse and interpret student data and set challenging targets essential

The ability to communicate calmly and negotiate solutions in complex and often difficult situations, with parents, students and the local community essential

Proven ability to identify and implement strategies to raise standards of Teaching and Learning essential

Ability to lead and manage own work effectively and take responsibility for own professional development essential

Excellent communication and presentation skills essential

Ability to participate in and promote performance and exhibition of students’ work as an integral part of School life essential

Ability to carry out the job description essential

Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure essential

Ability to enhance performance by motivating and developing staff, successful use of team building techniques, support of ECTs and inducting staff with new responsibilities essential

Personal Attributes

Proactive and positive essential

Enthusiasm for and commitment to the achievement of the school’s overall vision essential

Willingness to work hard essential

Creative approaches to enhancing the learning environment essential

Record of excellent attendance and punctuality essential

Enthusiastic and Exceptional teacher, with a proven track record of excellent results in public examinations essential

Flexible, adaptable, results orientated and able to prioritise, resilient under pressure essential

Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunities and valuing diversity essential

To command and demand respect from the school community essential

A commitment to “personalising learning” for all students in the school essential

The aspirations, talent and enthusiasm to become a Headteacher

The Gatwick School

Emily Sturt

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Role Information

Job type Full Time

Contract type Fixed Term

Closing 18/06/2026 00:00

Interview To be confirmed

Contract term AYR - All year round

Pay grade Leadership Pay Scale - Fringe | L18

Department LEAD

Key stage Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4