Director of School Improvement - Inclusion
| Posting date: | 23 April 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, Not recorded, S9 1XU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 76242dc4-f5c3-48c7-b69e-b9ef5c075371 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit a Director of School Improvement (Inclusion) as a member of the Trust’s Central School Improvement Team to lead on school improvement strategies and quality assurance processes for all areas of inclusion (attendance, SEND, behaviour and safeguarding) across all Trust schools. We are particularly looking for a colleague with significant skill and expertise in behaviour and engagement.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified professional with drive, ability and creativity who can make a real and direct impact on children’s learning. The role would suit someone who has experience in driving positive change in schools at senior leadership level and has a proven track record in school improvement. It provides a great opportunity for anyone who wishes to utilise their skills, knowledge and experience to positively impact across more than one school.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the support, advice and guidance that enables our schools to succeed and improve so that we can deliver the best possible inclusive educational experience for all of our children. They will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, the Central School Improvement Team and school leaders to develop and deliver school improvement services to our schools.
We are looking for someone who:
• A passionate and proven leader who is a knowledgeable, experienced and successful leader in all areas of inclusion – attendance, SEND, behaviour and safeguarding.
• Is experienced at deputy headship level and/or has senior leadership experience in a local authority or national body such as Ofsted.
• Has proven experience of whole school leadership of inclusion, or leadership across a large organisation, and the ability to communicate a clear vision for inclusion across the Trust and its schools
• Can effectively evaluate a school’s performance around inclusion and from their knowledge identify appropriate strategies to enhance school standards of attendance, behaviour and engagement and close gaps for vulnerable groups.
• Can inspire others and lead complex changes across schools.
• Has the ability to work as part of a forward-looking strategic leadership team.
What the school offers its staff
In return, the successful candidate will:
• Be a member of the Trust’ Central School Improvement Team and join a strong and dynamic team of professionals across our organisation.
• Be supported through a comprehensive professional development programme.
• Be provided with excellent career opportunities.
• Be given a highly competitive salary that is negotiable on experience and track record.
• Have access to a teacher or local government pension and salary sacrifice schemes.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.
We are looking to recruit a Director of School Improvement (Inclusion) as a member of the Trust’s Central School Improvement Team to lead on school improvement strategies and quality assurance processes for all areas of inclusion (attendance, SEND, behaviour and safeguarding) across all Trust schools. We are particularly looking for a colleague with significant skill and expertise in behaviour and engagement.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified professional with drive, ability and creativity who can make a real and direct impact on children’s learning. The role would suit someone who has experience in driving positive change in schools at senior leadership level and has a proven track record in school improvement. It provides a great opportunity for anyone who wishes to utilise their skills, knowledge and experience to positively impact across more than one school.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the support, advice and guidance that enables our schools to succeed and improve so that we can deliver the best possible inclusive educational experience for all of our children. They will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, the Central School Improvement Team and school leaders to develop and deliver school improvement services to our schools.
We are looking for someone who:
• A passionate and proven leader who is a knowledgeable, experienced and successful leader in all areas of inclusion – attendance, SEND, behaviour and safeguarding.
• Is experienced at deputy headship level and/or has senior leadership experience in a local authority or national body such as Ofsted.
• Has proven experience of whole school leadership of inclusion, or leadership across a large organisation, and the ability to communicate a clear vision for inclusion across the Trust and its schools
• Can effectively evaluate a school’s performance around inclusion and from their knowledge identify appropriate strategies to enhance school standards of attendance, behaviour and engagement and close gaps for vulnerable groups.
• Can inspire others and lead complex changes across schools.
• Has the ability to work as part of a forward-looking strategic leadership team.
What the school offers its staff
In return, the successful candidate will:
• Be a member of the Trust’ Central School Improvement Team and join a strong and dynamic team of professionals across our organisation.
• Be supported through a comprehensive professional development programme.
• Be provided with excellent career opportunities.
• Be given a highly competitive salary that is negotiable on experience and track record.
• Have access to a teacher or local government pension and salary sacrifice schemes.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.