Head of Exchange Research School - Delta Academies Trust

Delta Academies Trust is looking to appoint a Head of Exchange Research School to join their team on a part time, temporary/secondment basis as soon as possible.

Exchange Research School at Don Valley Secondary Academy is one of 33 Research Schools that make up the Research Schools Network. Research Schools aim to lead the way in the use of evidence-based practice, supporting the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), an independent grant making charity, in their mission of 'breaking the link between family income and educational achievement and improve teaching practice and pupil outcomes. Don Valley Secondary Academy in Doncaster is part of Delta Academies Trust, a large multi academy trust comprising 18 secondary academies, 2 Alternative Provision settings, one through school and 35 primary academies. In addition to the Research School, Delta has two designated Teaching School Hubs, Doncaster and Barnsley, and Selby and Wakefield. (Exchange Teaching Hub), and an accredited ITT provider, Exchange Teacher Training. Delta also has two designated Attendance Hubs and currently leads the Science Learning Partnership in South and East Yorkshire, as
well as a DfE accredited Subject Knowledge Enhancement provider. The portfolio of professional development for teachers and school leaders forms The Exchange Partnership.

Reporting to the Executive Director of The Exchange Partnership, you will be based at the Education Exchange, Knottingley, with a requirement to travel to schools including Don Valley Academy, and training venues across the partnership. You will lead all aspects of the research school work across the region, growing the network of schools and trusts we work with as a research school and ensure that the provision and support we offer is first class.

You will act as an ambassador for The Exchange Partnership and all aspects of its offer for schools.

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including

Disability Confident
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The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

• Financial. offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry's, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.


• Lifestyle and Wellbeing. discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.


• Private Medical Cover (Individual cover only for permanent posts) with the option to add family members via a personal salary deduction.


• Motoring. access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.


• Pension. Excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)


• Personal and professional. we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.


• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.