Director of School Improvement
King Ecgbert School
Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- L17-21 £58,389 to £64,417
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2018
Job overview
Director of School Improvement
L17-21 £58,389 to £64,417
Commencement Date: September 2018
The Governors of King Ecgbert School are seeking to appoint a Director of School Improvement to commence September 2018. The role is a crucial post in this outstanding, system leading school at the heart of the Mercia Learning Trust. The postholder will lead aspects of the school’s system leadership responsibilities delivering existing commitments to school to school support, planned support funded from the DfE’s Strategic School Improvement Fund (SSIF) and coordinating bids for further school to school support, principally in the secondary sector. King Ecgbert School is a high achieving and truly comprehensive school in the South West of Sheffield close to the border with the Peak District National Park. Housed in superb buildings built in 2003 in the village of Dore, the school sits on the edge of Sheffield but draws 1300 children aged 11-18 from a diverse and large catchment. King Ecgbert School has a reputation for innovation and sustained success, demonstrated by its designation as a National Teaching School and having recently become the first school in the region to be awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark – one of only 60 schools nationally.
This is an exciting time to join the Mercia Learning Trust, with the Trust recently becoming sponsor of the new Mercia School, currently under construction in Sheffield.
Reporting directly to the Headteacher, you will be a highly skilled and talented individual with a thirst to learn and who aspires to Headship. You will be capable of standing in for the Headteacher in his absence and share his vision for a constantly improving, self-reflective, system leading school that seeks to play an important role in the local and national educational scene.
You will be outstanding teacher in your own right and able to lead by the example you set in your own classroom, as our system leadership work is founded on the principle that outstanding current practitioners are at the heart of the support we give other schools.
As Director for School Improvement, you must absolutely believe that every child is entitled to a first-class education, no matter their background or ability and be motivated by delivering social mobility to some of the most vulnerable children in our community.
We hope that our recruitment pack and website provides you with plenty of information about us. However, should you require any additional information, or would like an informal discussion/visit, please contact us on 0114 235 3855 or email officemanager@ecgbert.sheffield.sch.uk
To apply, please complete the application form included within this application pack and provide a covering letter.
The Mercia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Closing date for applications is: 2 February 2018 (noon)
Interviews are scheduled for: week commencing 12 February 2018
Attached documents
About King Ecgbert School
- King Ecgbert School
- Totley Brook Road, Dore, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S17 3QU
- United Kingdom
About King Ecgbert School
King Ecgbert School is a large 11-18 secondary school of roughly 1450 students, including a sixth form of around 380 students. Our school is situated in Dore in the south-west of Sheffield, close to the Peak District. We serve a vibrant and diverse catchment, stretching from the very edge of the city to the very centre, following the Abbeydale corridor; we are a truly comprehensive school.
A 'System Leading School', and part of Mercia Learning Trust, King Ecgbert School is rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, was awarded World Class School status in 2018 and was voted World Class School of the Year in 2019.
Headteacher
Paul Haigh
Values and vision
At King Ecgbert School, we believe in academic excellence for all, showing respect at all times, and having high aspirations and personal goals that go beyond our time in school. We are committed to providing outstanding education for all in a safe, happy and positive learning environment.
Mercia Learning Trust’s mission is:
Working as individual schools, and in partnership, our singular intention is to ensure every pupil, whatever their background, will attend an exceptional school. We believe pupils should enjoy school, feel safe and fully supported, be inspired to learn, develop character and aspiration, and realise their full potential. We are so committed to pupil success and wellbeing that we choose to think of every pupil we serve as if they are our own, and to measure our actions and impact against this.
Ofsted
“Overall, students make outstanding progress. The proportion of students achieving the highest grades at both GCSE and A Level is consistently well above average.”
“Disabled students and those who have special educational needs make outstanding progress as a result of excellent, targeted interventions. Students with autism spectrum conditions receive outstanding care and guidance to support their achievement.”
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