What skills and experience we're looking for
Summit Learning Trust are seeking an exceptional, experienced Principal, with a strong track record of school improvement, to lead Cockshut Hill School.
Cockshut Hill School is a secondary school within our Trust family which comprises of five primary schools, three secondary schools, and Solihull Sixth Form College.
The successful candidate will enjoy the support of a committed team of senior leaders and teachers, all determined to build on current strengths and secure rapid improvements. The Summit Learning Trust Executive Team provides excellent expert support in all key areas, allowing leaders to focus on teaching and learning.
The school and our Trust are seeking to appoint a leader who:
• Can provide strong, innovative leadership to lead Cockshut Hill School forward on its journey to excellence
• Is approachable, and can inspire, motivate and encourage learners, staff members and the school community to excel
• Has the welfare and wellbeing of staff members and learners at the heart of their work
• Listens, and is an excellent communicator
• Has successful experience of leadership in a diverse, urban educational setting and of working positively with parents and carers
• Has had a significant, proven impact on raising standards in their current role
• Is looking for dynamic collaboration with other, high-calibre Principals and Executive Directors across our Trust
• Is keen to make a significant contribution to the realisation of the shared Trust and school vision and strategy
• Demonstrates curiosity, energy and determination
• Is resilient, and optimistic
Could this be you?
If you have the drive and vision to lead Cockshut Hill School to its next stage of its journey from its last Ofsted ‘Good’ judgement, we would like to hear from you. Please apply online [link to be added here for vacancy]
We encourage you to arrange an informal discussion with our Chief Executive Officer Vince Green or a visit to Cockshut Hill School, please contact Rebecca Hill at rebeccahill@summitlearningtrust.org.uk or call 0121 624 9010 (ext 1027)
Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 13th January 2025
Interview Dates: Week beginning 20th January 2025
Summit Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These include access to:
• Employee assistance programme
• High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression
• Wellbeing Advocates
• Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme
• Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers
• Generous employer pension schemes
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.