Trust Lead Practitioner - Geography

CORE Education Trust is a values-driven multi-academy trust rich in cultural and social diversity. Responsible for four academies in Birmingham, the Trust was set up to innovate through adversity and to challenge the conventional boundaries of what is possible for our students. Motivated and inspired by the success of our students, our ambition goes beyond textbooks and whiteboards, we are proud to work with the young people of Birmingham.

This role will be based within the Central Team at CORE Education Trust. You will be joining a team whose sole aim is to ensure that all students get the very best support, care and guidance that enables them to achieve their very best.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our Trust is a place of possibility, and we never underestimate the impact inspirational staff can have on the life chances of our students. We are now seeking to appoint a Trust Lead Practitioner in Geography to support and challenge us and our school leaders through the next stage of our trust improvement and growth.

This is a demanding and varied role and the successful candidate should be committed to improving the lives of the students at CORE Education Trust. You will be an advocate for the vision and aims of the Trust; supporting its mission to provide opportunities for collaboration, support and challenge all of our schools within the Trust. You will demonstrate and play a key role in developing the school improvement strategy to ensure our students experience an excellent education aligned with the agreed Trust Strategic Framework, as well as leading on the implementation of school improvement strategy in collaboration with other key colleagues.

WHAT WE OFFER

The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant learning community with national award-winning credentials. The Trust works collaboratively with leaders to ensure our CORE Values are promoted, embodied, and celebrated by all the staff and children in our schools. You will:

• be given the opportunity to engage with cross-trust activities that connect students and staff to their wider family of schools/peers across the city. This includes programmes such as the award-winning Echo Eternal Holocaust memorial arts initiative, The Great Get Together and The COREus Choir
• be provided with a provision of support and training to foster a positive culture of wellbeing for all students and staff

We place a strong emphasis on supporting and encouraging personal development, which includes:

• a CPD strategy that is designed to support the career aspirations of all staff to help them realise their potential.
• access to experienced mentors who have a strong track record of developing staff

This is an exciting time to join the Trust. We are about to embark on the next phase of our evolution as an outward facing, forward thinking Trust guided by a vision underpinned by optimism, ambition and oneness.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY

For further information about this exciting opportunity, or an informal discussion please contact, Rula Kanona, Director of Teaching & Learning and Professional Development via rk@core-education.co.uk

Only those applicants submitting a CORE Education Trust Application Form will be considered. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

 For more information visit our website, CORE-education.co.uk/work-with-us

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

CORE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services) Check is required for all successful applicants. 

CORE Education Trust is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are an Equal Opportunities and Living Wage employer. 

Applications close on Wednesday, 16th October 2025, at noon.

Interviews will take place on the 21st or 22nd October 2024