Tame River Educational Trust - CEO
Droylsden Academy
Tameside
- £125,000 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 17 March 2023
Job overview
Following the retirement of the founding CEO, we are now looking to appoint an inspirational and talented CEO, to join us at this very exciting time in the Trust’s development.
Tame River Educational Trust is a relatively new Trust, launched in January 2022, and is currently comprised of one secondary school and an associate member secondary school, soon to become a full member. The Trust supports over 1800 student and 192 staff.
Over the next five years, we intend to manage our growth and success carefully. As our CEO, you will lead our current and future educational success, school improvement work and our plans for growth. You will ensure that we become the Trust of choice for new partners, to which they will contribute and from which they, and we, will benefit.
As our CEO you will be passionate about the role we play in enriching our students’ lives, and that of the Tameside community we serve. You will be aligned to the Trust’s mission which is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong and you will have a clear vision for how you will lead the Trust into the future.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please download the candidate brochure.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact the Trust HR Director, Mrs Lena Ledson, on 0161 301 7600.
Interview Dates: Monday 27th March 2023 & Tuesday 28th March 2023
Attached documents
About Droylsden Academy
Droylsden Academy is an 11-16 Co-Educational School in Tameside, Greater Manchester. It is currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (2022 and 2017). The Academy serves over 900 students and employs over 100 teachers and support staff. The school is heavily over-subscribed, has an impressive state -of-the art modern building and is in a very strong financial position.
The Tame River Educational Trust was founded in January 2022, with Droylsden Academy as its founding member. Our Multi Academy Trust (MAT) is a sponsored Trust (sponsored by Tameside College and Clarendon Sixth Form) and currently has one secondary school and an Associate Member secondary school (soon to become a full member).
Our Trust mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage by hosting a family of great community-based schools in which to learn, teach and belong. Our Trust promotes learning, develops character, values diversity and builds cultural capital. By the age of 16 we want every student to progress to suitably challenging post-16 studies or apprenticeships.
Please have a look at our Trust website for more details at: https://www.droylsdenacademy.com/tret/417608.html.
Co-Headteachers
Mr E Mayell and Mrs G Arnold
Values and vision
Droylsden Academy is built on three core values. Our school encourages students to become great learners through hard work, politeness and honesty
Ofsted Report
Droylsden Academy is a good school:
“Pupils are proud to attend Droylsden Academy”
“Pupils are happy and accepting of each other’s differences. The school is a place where they can be themselves”
“Teachers’ expectations of pupils’ behaviour and academic achievement are high. Pupils rise to these standards”
“Pupils behave well and work hard”
“Pupils are expected to develop their character and confidence. They develop leadership skills and they are well prepared for life in modern Britain”
“Teachers are successful in helping pupils to deepen their understanding of ideas and concepts across the curriculum. Effective support helps pupils remember more over time”
“An extensive programme of pastoral support and life lessons ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and the wider world”
“Pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs”
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