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Trust Outcomes and Improvement Lead

Trust Outcomes and Improvement Lead

Fulwood Academy

Lancashire

  • £65,286 - £72,162 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Leadership Pay Spine 12-16
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/01/2025
Apply by:
14 October 2024

Job overview

Job Title: Trust Outcomes and Improvement Lead

Location: Fulwood Academy

Salary: Assistant Principal pay scale (L12 – L16)

Reports to: Principal/Interim CEO

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Start Date: 1st January 2025


Job overview

The Trustees of Fulwood Academy seek to appoint a Trust Outcomes and Improvement Lead with responsibility for driving the improvement of pupil outcomes and raising achievement across the academy.

We Care, We Challenge, We Commit are at the heart of all we do, and you will join a fabulous team of staff and pupils. You will be involved in a very exciting phase of Fulwood’s journey to be an Outstanding school.

You will join a team of staff who share the passion to develop pupils learning with strong subject knowledge, who are committed to providing the best learning opportunities possible for the pupils of Fulwood Academy and the Dunstone Education Trust.

We seek to appoint an experienced individual to play a major role in the growth of the Trust, under the auspices of the Vice Principal (Quality Education & Outcomes, through data-informed strategies, ensure consistent student progress, with a focus on raising attainment to national average and beyond within two years. The postholder will work closely with the Interim CEO, SLT, middle leaders, and teachers to provide targeted interventions, strategic data analysis, and leadership in teaching and learning improvements.


Job Purpose

The Trust Outcomes and Improvement Lead is responsible for driving the improvement of pupil outcomes and raising achievement across the academy. Through data-informed strategies, the role ensures consistent student progress, with a focus on raising attainment to national average and beyond within two years. The postholder works closely with SLT, middle leaders, and teachers to provide targeted interventions, strategic data analysis, and leadership in teaching and learning improvements.


Key Responsibilities:

Data Management & Strategic Improvement:

  • Work with leaders to develop consistently good data systems across Fulwood Academy and across future Trust schools.
  • Lead on the system design, collection, analysis, and reporting of student performance data (attendance, behaviour, and academic progress) across all key stages, ensuring accurate tracking of attainment.
  • Work closely with the Principal & Interim CEO to set ambitious, evidence-based targets and monitor school progress against these targets.
  • Ensure the implementation of high-impact interventions for students at risk of underperforming and oversee the tracking of their progress.


Improvement of Teaching and Learning:

  • Provide strategic leadership to middle leaders and teachers in using data to inform teaching, ensuring consistency in high-quality classroom practice.
  • Support the design and delivery of professional development for staff, with a focus on improving teaching and learning outcomes through effective data use.
  • Lead the use of data management systems (e.g., SIMS, SISRA) to ensure that staff can effectively utilise data to improve student outcomes.


Monitoring & Reporting:

  • Provide comprehensive reports to the SLT, governors, Trustees and external agencies (e.g., Ofsted) on student progress and performance, highlighting areas for development and celebrating successes.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data used for school evaluations, examinations, and statutory reporting.


Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Work collaboratively with SLT to ensure whole-school alignment in achieving the academy’s improvement goals.
  • Liaise with key stakeholders, including governors, parents, and external bodies, to communicate progress, share best practices, and gather feedback.


Performance Management:

  • Lead performance management of staff involved in data collection and analysis, ensuring they meet the school’s high standards of practice and output.
  • Oversee and support the effective delivery of internal and external exams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

 

Key Performance Indicators

  • School outcomes meet or exceed national averages within two years.
  • Increase in the percentage of students achieving expected or higher progress across key stages.
  • Effective deployment of targeted interventions, leading to improved student outcomes in underperforming groups.


Challenges & Opportunities

  • Lead the school’s data-driven approach to student improvement, aligning all staff and resources toward raising attainment to national levels.
  • Opportunity to influence key decisions at the leadership level and contribute to shaping the school’s strategy for sustained success.


We can offer you:

  • A friendly and diverse pupil and staff community
  • Outstanding facilities to support Teaching and Learning
  • A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
  • A staff rewards package including benefits and discounts
  • A strong behaviour system that supports Teaching and Learning
  • The opportunity to join an academy trust with exciting plans for the future
  • An environment focused on raising standards
  • Opportunities for career development


Application Process:

For more information and to request an application pack, please contact Philippa Ward, PA to SLT: p.ward@fulwoodacademy.co.uk  Tel: 01772 719060

We encourage prospective applicants to come and visit the academy. This can be during or outside of the academy day. Please contact Philippa Ward to make these arrangements.

Closing date: Monday 14th October 2024

Interview date: Thursday 17th October 2024

Fulwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders at Fulwood Academy are subject to an Enhanced DBS check following the offer of a post, and any offer is subject to satisfactory checks being obtained.

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About Fulwood Academy

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  • Fulwood Academy
  • Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston
  • Lancashire
  • PR2 9YR
  • United Kingdom
+44 1772 719060

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Fulwood Academy opened on 1st September 2009 replacing Fulwood High School and Arts College, an established and successful 11-16 Secondary School situated in North Preston. In June 2023 Ofsted rated Fulwood Academy as "Good" in all areas, in the report they said:

  • Leaders have established an inclusive culture at the school where every pupil is valued.
  • Pupils are calm, polite and they benefit from the positive relationships that they have with staff. 
  • Staff value the support they receive from leaders. They are proud to be part of the school.


The Academy’s sponsor is Charles Dunstone, founder of Carphone Warehouse. His support for the Academy will ensure that pupils and staff benefit from ‘cutting edge’ technology to support learning. His vision for the Academy is outlined in the enclosed prospectus and documentation.

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