What skills and experience we're looking for
Relevant Experience
* Experience of senior leadership in an educational setting
* Demonstrable experience of improving student outcomes
* Confident user of Level 3 progress outcome data
* An excellent classroom practitioner
* Understanding of effective teaching and learning and how to promote them
* Evidence of raising achievement
* Experience of performance management
* Success in managing change in a school/college environment
* Successful record of curriculum leadership
* Experience of leadership within sixth form colleges
Education and Training
* Qualified to degree level
* Recent and relevant CPD
Special Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of the proposed changes to Level 3 qualifications as a result of the Government’s Qualification Reform
* Good understanding of Level 3 outcome data, especially value‑added performance data
* Good awareness of issues impacting on teaching and learning in the 16 – 19 age range
* An understanding of working at senior level in a Trust which sets the vision and the strategy
* Clarity of vision and a philosophy centred upon the individual student’s value and potential
* Evidence of success in leading a team initiative in education
* Ability to analyse data effectively to improve performance
* Ability to encourage, motivate and lead staff
* Positive, open and approachable style of management
* Awareness of key issues for colleges
* Ability to think strategically
Personal Skills and Qualities
* Authentic and human leadership style
* Positive approach to change and continuous improvement
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and build strong partnerships
* Ability to prioritise and manage own time effectively
* Excellent organisational skills
* Sound judgement and consistency even when under pressure
* Commitment to the highest possible standards of achievement for students and staff
* Flexibility in approach to work
* A passion to deliver equal opportunities in all aspects of the role
What the school offers its staff
New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.
Why Work for Us?
* NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards – these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
* A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
* Access to high quality professional training, in-house and externally, to support your professional development
* Attractive pension scheme
* Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
* A culture of self‑reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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