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John Taylor MAT; Moira; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in the UK is seeking an experienced school leader for Walton on Trent CofE Primary School. The role involves directing school improvement, fostering teaching excellence, and engaging with staff, pupils, and the local community. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills and a track record in enhancing educational outcomes. This is an opportunity to lead a thriving school in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in delivering school improvement.
• Ability to engage effectively with the school community.
• Experience in developing teaching and learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement and strategic direction.
• Foster high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
• Build and motivate a high-performing team.
• Ensure strong governance and accountability.

Skills

School leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Teaching excellence

Team motivation

Strategic planning

Education

Strong track record in school improvement

Job description

Overview

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives - and the world. We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic school leader to join our evolving organisation. Walton on Trent CofE Primary School is a thriving school at the heart of the local community, providing a vibrant learning experience for every child. Values driven with a focus on providing an environment that prepares pupils to be confident and happy citizens, JTMAT is now starting its search for the next leader of this caring and inclusive school.

The successful candidate will have a solid track record of delivering school improvement, expertise across all Key Stages and experience of strategies to improve teaching and learning. Working closely with the Trust, you will set the strategic direction of the school, develop plans for improvements and developments, and have the skills to engage with staff, pupils, Governors and the wider school community.

Responsibilities

Leadership and strategic direction — lead and drive school improvement in collaboration with the Trust; develop and implement plans for improvements and developments; engage with staff, pupils, Governors and the wider school community.

Teaching and learning excellence — foster outstanding teaching practice, monitor performance, and support the development of high-quality learning experiences for all key stages.

People and partnerships — build and motivate a high-performing team; establish and nurture partnerships to benefit the school and its learners.

Governance and accountability — work with Governors, maintain high standards of governance, health and safety, and ensure sustainable financial position and future growth within the Trust.

Qualifications and qualities

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate a solid track record of school leadership and improvement, expertise across all Key Stages, and the ability to deliver strategies to improve teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will be able to provide leadership, guidance and direction, assess and demonstrate outstanding teaching practice, and build a collaborative, high-performing team. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with staff, pupils, Governors, and the wider school community are essential.

About the Trust and application information

We invite you to review the Application Pack and Trust and school websites for more information before applying. The Trust has a passion for excellence, features a broad curriculum and high-quality leadership, and fosters collaboration across the Trust. The Central Team resides in one of our schools to remain grounded in school life, and the Trust has a strong track record of governance, health and safety, and a stable financial position. We look to the future with anticipation of further growth and to support our schools by working together and adding value.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered \'protected\' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the UK government website.

The Trust was founded in 2014, in John Taylor High School — an outstanding secondary school in Barton-Under-Needwood, and the first in Staffordshire to convert to become an Academy. We have grown steadily and currently serve 13 infant/primary schools and 6 secondary schools. In addition, the Staffordshire Research School and John Taylor Teaching School Hub are key parts of our Trust, having gained a reputation for delivering outstanding professional development and support for teachers across a wide-ranging offer. The mission for the Trust is: “We believe in the power of education to improve lives - and the world.” We are driven to ensure our communities can realise their true potential through learning. This is our mission, and we provide experiences, resources, structures, and systems to enable all to engage, all to progress, all to achieve.