Total 3 job vacancies by Teaching Vacancies

What skills and experience we're looking for

Primary Education Director

Pay range:Competitive, reflecting experience

We think big: lead the way in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

An opportunity exists for an exceptional individual to join our team of National Primary Education Directors. The focus of the role is to lead the delivery of outstanding education and school performance across the academies you are responsible for and deliver these improvements at scale.

The Role:

The purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of exceptional education across several primary academies within the trust, ensuring exceptional pupil outcomes and whole academy improvement. The role involves line managing a group of primary academy headteachers across E-ACT, holding them accountable for high standards in safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, and educational outcomes, while contributing to broader trust initiatives and strategic development.

You will be part of a high performing education director team who are performance and impact driven, reporting directly into the National Director - Primary and working closely with the Deputy National Director for Primary

Flexibility is key, as you’ll adapt to shifting priorities and align your efforts with the most critical requirements across both the academies under your care and the broader Trust. The role will involve significant travel and overnight stays. We are looking for a leader who can bring further pace and ambition to E-ACT.

Some of the key responsibilities are: (please refer to the JD and Application pack)

• Drive the development and implementation of Academy Improvement Plans (AIPs) and Self-Evaluation, ensuring that each plan accurately reflects the academy’s strengths and areas for growth.
• Lead and deliver trust-wide projects through assurance boards (PAB, LAB, CAB) and other initiatives required to meet the needs of the Trust, ensuring that strategic priorities are implemented effectively.
• Lead curriculum development across multiple academies, including primary and special academies, ensuring a cohesive and inclusive educational experience for all pupils.
• Line manage a group of headteachers, driving improvement in educational standards and ensuring successful achievement of performance objectives.
• Actively participate in E-ACT-led assurance and governance activities, including serving on an Interim Executive Board (IEB) when required, providing input on academy performance, scrutiny, and support standards and ensuring the successful achievement of performance objectives
• Work collaboratively with headteachers to ensure effective implementation of SEND provision and inclusion strategies, ensuring all pupils’ needs are met.
• Develop leadership capacity within headteachers and senior leaders, providing tailored support and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations.
• Work in collaboration with the Finance Business Partner (FBP) and HR Business Partner (HRBP) to ensure balanced budgets and align financial and staffing strategies with educational priorities.
• Partner with headteachers to implement the People Strategy, fostering a people-first culture that prioritises engagement, impact and learning and development.
• Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing within academies, adhering to best practices in safeguarding and behaviour management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience of being a high performing primary headteacher including leadership in challenging educational contexts.
• Extensive experience of Trust wide leadership including working with external stakeholders’ regulatory bodies and special schools
• Experience an OI or HMI
• Proven successful mentoring / coaching of colleagues
• Knowledge of curriculum development across multiple schools, including primary and special schools

Skills:

• Ability to support headteachers in delivering consistent high standards
• Strong leadership skills and ability to empower, motivate and create a positive working environment
• Ability to see the big picture as well as focus on what needs to be done
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to inform planning, target setting and academy performance.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances and challenges
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build effective relationships across multiple teams and stakeholders

For further information on the role please see attached Primary Education Director recruitment pack and JD.

What the school offers its staff

About E-ACT:

Join a trust that is going places!

Having recently won TES Team of Year 2024 and MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people.

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more atwww.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

• Generous Pension
• Teachers pay and conditions
• Cycle to Work
• Support System of 38 Academies
• Electric Car Scheme:

How to apply:

Please click on apply to submit your application. For a discussion about this post please contact: Sian John,Head of Recruitment and Talent: sian.john@e-act.org.uk and Connect with us via LinkedIn.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be part of a high performing education director team who are performance and impact driven, reporting directly into the National Director - Secondary and working closely with the Deputy National Director for Secondary.

The role will involve leading several secondary academies across the Trust and also leading on a wider Trust initiative. Flexibility is key, as you’ll adapt to shifting priorities and align your efforts with the most critical requirements across both the academies under your care and the broader Trust. Your success will be measured by each academies performance in all areas, including outcomes, and your role in delivering against each academies Academy Improvement Plan (AIP) and Curriculum Led Financial Plan (CLFP).

Some of the key responsibilities are: (please refer to the JD and Application pack)

• The educational outcomes within your link academies and wider Trust leadership responsibilities. Assisting with the implementation of national and local strategies for raising attainment.
• Effectively line and performance manage the headteachers you are responsible for, in every aspect of their work, ensuring that they successfully implement their performance objectives and maintain a central, unrelenting focus on the quality of teaching and learning and outcomes within each academy.
• Overseeing the construction and delivery of Post Ofsted Action Plans (POAP), brokering additional support where necessary.
• To quality assure and approve all key documentation, including Curriculum Led Financial Plan, Academy Self-Evaluation, Academy Improvement Plans, and Curriculum models, ensuring that they adhere to E-ACT’s School Improvement Strategy.
• Providing effective governance through rolling assurance activities, the coordination and delivery of Trust reviews and other governance activities.
• Partner with headteachers to implement the People Strategy, fostering a people-first culture that prioritises engagement, impact and learning and development.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience of being a high performing secondary headteacher. Desirable to have been a headteacher at two different schools
• Experience of Trust wide leadership and or/inspection experience as an OI or HMI and/or Executive Headship
• Proven successful mentoring / coaching of colleagues
• Experience of Ofsted processes

Skills:

• Ability to support headteachers in delivering consistent high standards
• An ability to lead, motivate, develop and inspire staff
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to inform planning, target setting and academy performance.,
• Personal resilience and an ability to cope with ambiguity uncertainty, pressure, and scrutiny from others
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills at all levels
• Ability to think and plan operationally and strategically

For further information on the role please see attached Secondary Education Director recruitment pack and JD.

What the school offers its staff

About E-ACT:

Join a trust that is going places!

Having recently won TES Team of Year 2024 and MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people.

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more atwww.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

• Generous Pension
• Teachers pay and conditions
• Cycle to Work
• Support System of 38 Academies
• Electric Car Scheme:

Further details about the role

How to apply:

Please click on apply to submit your application. For a discussion about this post please contact: Sian John,Head of Recruitment and Talent: sian.john@e-act.org.ukand Connect with us viaLinkedIn.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Title:Chief People Officer

Location:Hybrid with opportunities for flexible working. Some travel is expected to get to know our academies and build relationships with key leaders

We think big: lead the way in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

An opportunity exists for an exceptional individual to join our 'C' suite executive and corporate leadership teams, leading our people strategy, working effectively with our board, other exec leaders and our Headteachers.

This is a pivotal role for our trust. We are in a strong position to continue our positive culture and make a real difference to the people that work at E-ACT, ultimately benefiting the children we serve.

The Role:

Our Chief People Officer (CPO) is a new role for E-ACT. As a key strategic leader, reporting directly to the CEO, you will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Finance Officer and National Education Directors to ensure E-ACT attracts develops and retains high quality staff, ensuring that people practises drive exceptional outcomes for pupils.

You will lead all HR operations, including talent management, organisational development, workforce planning, culture, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement.

You will operationalise these objectives into business planning delivering annual improvements to the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver the People Strategy
• Develop innovative talent acquisition strategies to recruit high calibre teachers, leaders and professional services staff
• Ensure operational effectiveness including a well-functioning HRIS.
• Drive E-ACT's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. ensuring the principles are embedded into recruitment. talent management and Leadership Development
• Collaborate with academy and functional leaders to ensure alignment between the people strategy and operational needs.

Pay range:Competitive, reflecting experience

Qualifications and Skills:

• A professional qualification in HR, e.g. MCIPD, employment law or equivalent work experience.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• Previous experience of leading a strategic People function within a complex organisation.
• The ability to understand the people issues impacting on Multi-Academy Trusts and apply best practice expertise in this context.
• Successful track record of using HR/People interventions to support organisational change.
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders to enable the organisational delivery of a strategic plan
• Proven track record in developing and delivering a People Strategy

For further information on the role please see attached Chief People Officer recruitment pack

What the school offers its staff

What are we about?

Strategic Vision:We firmly believe that coming from a disadvantaged background should not determine your future, and our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ (OMOD) strategy is about creating the conditions where children, young people and staff can thrive.

Outstanding Leadership:Leadership is the key to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our team and the communities we engage with. We lead by example, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Inclusive Excellence:We are developing a people-first culture, celebrating the diversity of our team and the broader community. Co-construct the essence of an extraordinary workplace that values and leverages the unique contributions of each team member.

System Leadership:Our ambition is to transform the lives of individuals and communities across the trust. We are though leaders on topics important to our communities and offer sector wide support to drive change.

National Collaboration:Our exceptional team members share, and problem solve together across all functions. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.

About E-ACT:

Join a trust that is going places!

Having recently won TES Team of Year 2024 and MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people.

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams

.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more atwww.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Collaborative Working:Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.

Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.

Cycle to Work:Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.

Electric Car Scheme:Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute.

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.

Holiday Entitlement:Enjoy 31 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays.

Further details about the role

How to apply:

Please click on apply to submit your application. For a discussion about this post please contact: Chris Wiseman,Chief Operating Officer: chris.wiseman@e-act.org.uk and Connect with Tom Campbell via LinkedIn

Closing Date: Friday 18 October 2024 and Interview DateWeek commencing Monday 28 October.To be held in Birmingham.

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

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.