Information about the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Head of Foundation not only to lead Omnia Foundation, Rayleigh but also to work with the Executive Director, the senior leaders, staff and students to establish an outstanding and innovative model of provision that can be replicated in other localities.
We are therefore seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic leader to work with our Foundation community to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students at Omnia. The successful candidate will have the experience, energy and enthusiasm to build on the existing foundations.
We are looking for someone with strong leadership and management skills, who will work with the staff in taking the Foundation to greater levels of achievement. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment you can be assured of the support of an equally enthusiastic and committed staff and a supportive Chief Executive Officer and Board.
Based in Rayleigh, Essex with close transport links to London, our current location is set within a sports and social club, with exciting plans for a new school building.
We are looking for an individual whose leadership, energy and personal skills will command the respect of all within the school and the wider community. The successful applicant will be someone whose personal values align to those of the Foundation and who will lead by example demonstrating high professional standards.
Applicants will have previous successful senior leadership experience within an educational setting.
To apply and request an application pack, please contact people@omniafoundation.co.uk
Visits to the Foundation are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the People team people@omniafoundation.co.uk to book an appointment to visit the school.
BENEFITS PACKAGE - To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a total rewards package: -
* Provision allowance (currently 4%) reviewed annually, in addition to basic salary
* Group pension plan
* Access to internal wellbeing support
* Competitive annual leave entitlement
* Healthcare Cash Plan, including discounted gym memberships and retail discounts
* Life Assurance
* Continuous Professional Development incl. formal qualifications and paid professional membership
We support, develop and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work.
Statement of Child Protection - Note to applicants
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our students and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts within the company. Please note that a conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Please be aware that as part of our Safer Recruitment process we will be conducting online searches on all applicants invited for interview. This is not part of the shortlisting process itself, but any causes for concern will be explored further at interview stage.
It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our website for our policies on Child Protection and Safeguarding.
Applications may be considered as we receive them and we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitably qualified candidate prior to the closing date.
Omnia Foundation will not share your data with third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. Omnia Foundation will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you, and the Disclosure and Barring Service to obtain necessary criminal record checks.