Regional Director

Star Academies; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Academies is seeking a Regional Director and Executive Principal to provide strategic leadership across a school cluster in Greater Manchester. You will shape the trust's strategy, contribute to policy development and lead school leaders to secure high standards and national top-5% performance aspirations.

The role requires a proven track record as a successful Principal, strong change management and partnership development, and a clear commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a successful Principal in a secondary setting; experience in primary is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to lead, manage, develop and inspire school leaders to secure top 5% national performance.
• Ability to support Principals and school leaders to manage change rapidly and sustainably.
• Record of school improvement and school-to-school support strategies.
• Strong strategic and operational planning skills.
• Understanding of wider partnerships in localities and regions.
• Commitment to mission, vision and values.
• Flexibility to adapt to different contexts to bring out the best in others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to the trust's strategic direction and policies.
• Provide strategic leadership to a school cluster within the trust.
• Ensure high standards and outcomes across schools in the cluster.

Skills

Principal leadership

Leadership of leaders

Change management

School improvement

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Values alignment

Adaptability

Job description

Internal Job Title: Regional Director and Executive Principal

Strategic Direction and Development

Contribute to the development of the overall trust strategy and associated policies.

Contribute to developing the vision and direction of the trust.

Provide strategic leadership to one of the trust's school clusters.

Ensure that the standards and outcomes of the schools in the cluster are of the highest possible standard.

You will have:

• Credibility as an experienced and successful Principal with a demonstrable track record of success, in a secondary phase setting. Experience in the primary phase is desirable but not essential.
• The ability to lead, manage, develop and inspire school leaders to secure standards and outcomes consistent with the aspiration of top 5% performance nationally.
• The ability to support Principals and school leaders to manage change rapidly and sustainably.
• A proven record in school improvement, school-to-school support strategies, and how to implement them effectively.
• Strong strategic and operational planning skills.
• An understanding of the benefits and dynamics of wider partnerships in localities and regions
• Full commitment to our mission, vision and values.
• Strong personal skills to flex in different contexts and situations to bring out the best in others.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.