Director of Secondary

This is an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding secondary leader to join the executive leadership of Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust at a pivotal stage in its development. As Director of Secondary, the successful candidate will be one of the Trust's most senior leaders, working alongside the Director of Primary and reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping strategy, driving improvement and ensuring that our mission, values and ambitions are realised for every young person in our secondary phase., The Director of Secondary will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of our Trust's development. Building on strong foundations, successful schools and established Trust-wide frameworks, key priorities will include:

Strengthening educational excellence across all secondary schools. Further improving attendance, inclusion and outcomes for all students and especially those who are disadvantaged and those with SEND. Deepening the implementation of our strategic frameworks, with a particular focus on curriculum, teaching and learning, inclusion and quality assurance. Developing leadership capacity and succession planning across the secondary phase. Strengthening collaboration within the Trust and beyond through system leadership and partnership working. Helping to shape the future strategic development and influence of the Trust.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust ("WHMAT") is a caring and inclusive group of 8 academies (1 All Through, 2 secondary and 5 primaries), serving a diverse, multicultural community in East Birmingham. We have approximately 820 employees and over 5000 students (3000 of whom are at secondary) across a 3.5 mile-radius., We value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We have an outstanding opportunity to work at Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust as a Director of Secondary.

Will have a successful track record of headship or executive leadership in secondary education Be an accomplished leader, who is able to balance support with challenge, empower others to succeed and build collaboration across schools Be able to combine strategic educational leadership with a deep commitment to both the adults and children of our community

Why join us?

In return, we will offer you:

- A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide.

- An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights.

- Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process.

- A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views.

- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called "My Possible Self".

- Access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly.

- Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Teachers' Pension Scheme (LGPS).

- Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users.

- Opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support.

- Onsite parking at all schools.