Regional Improvement Officer (Secondary)

Post Title: Regional Improvement Officer – Secondary

Responsible to: Chief Performance Officer

Location: STOCCAT Central Office

Salary: L18-L26 £75,675 - £92,052

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full year

Hours per week: 32.5

Start date: TBC

Closing date: 1st December 

St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a dedicated and visionary Regional Improvement Officer to lead and implement our school improvement strategy across the secondary phase. This is a unique opportunity for experienced educational leaders to join a Trust committed to academic excellence and the Catholic ethos.

 About Us

We currently comprise sixteen schools: thirteen primary and three secondary. By the end of the calendar year we expect to have a further secondary school join us on our journey.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope

 Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

 One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:  

• Possess substantial experience in school improvement, either as a deputy headteacher/senior leader and/or through roles with Ofsted.
• Be committed to strategic planning and thinking, driving a cohesive vision aligned with our Catholic values.
• Be a seasoned leader with a proven track record of accelerating progress and raising standards in secondary education.
• Demonstrate the ability to build strong cultures of continuous improvement.
• Effectively evaluate school performance and leverage extensive knowledge to close gaps and uplift outcomes for vulnerable students.
• Inspire and lead complex changes across schools, fostering collaboration and high expectations.

We can offer:

• A chance to join a progressive and innovative Performance team.
• The opportunity to influence school improvement across multiple Catholic secondary schools within our Trust.
• A caring and engaged community of stakeholders.
• Strong support from our Central Team and Trust Board, committed to your success.
• Professional and spiritual development opportunities supported by the Trust and the Diocese.
• Access to robust collaborative networks at the local and borough levels.
• Employer contributions to the Teacher Pension Scheme.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: 2nd-5th December 2024

Interview date: December 7th-10th 2024

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*