At Westcountry Schools Trust, we believe that the foundation of a strong community starts with a passion for education. We're looking for an inspiring leader to join us as Head of Projects, someone who will uphold our core values and guide our mission to drive transformation and deliver excellence.
Our Core Values:
* Compassion: We recognise the needs of others and act with positive intent to improve outcomes for students and communities.
* Aspiration: We set high standards, seek creative solutions, and constantly strive for improvement.
* Integrity: We act in the best interests of our students, adhering to the highest ethical standards with transparency and honesty.
* Collaboration: We work together across boundaries to create a shared vision, engaging diverse voices to achieve common goals.
Your Role: As Head of Projects, you'll lead the Trust’s IT and Assessment functions, manage large-scale projects, and oversee new school developments. Your efforts will drive operational excellence, organisational change, and impactful educational initiatives, all while fostering a culture that reflects our values.
Whilst there is an indicative full time working pattern spread across the year, we are happy to discuss a variety of flexible working options that might suit the right candidate.
Why Join Us?
* Lead projects that shape the future of education.
* Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation.
* Influence positive change within a diverse and inclusive environment.
* An opportunity to work flexibly.
* A highly competitive salary.
* Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Occupational Health Services.
* Corporate Flu and eye care voucher schemes.
* Staff discount schemes provided via Employee Benefits Choice, Discounts for Teachers and Blue Light.
WeST is a tight-knit family of schools based around natural geographical proximity in the south west. Initially formed as a small multi-academy trust of only two schools in 2011, the Trust as we know it today was launched in 2017 and now comprises 31 schools, of which 8 are secondary and 23 primary. We are ambitious and hold high expectations for the children in our care. We strive consistently to perform in the top 20% nationally.
WeST holds a firm belief in giving each child every opportunity to learn and succeed in all that they do. Whilst we are a family of schools who share common values and beliefs, all our schools are unique and hold their own identity. We believe that by working collectively, sharing what works well and jointly developing best practice, we are stronger together and can provide the very best education for our children in our geographical area.
Equal Opportunities
In fulfilling its aims and objectives, Westcountry Schools Trust actively seeks to achieve equality of opportunity and treatment for all members of the trust community.
We will continuously strive to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Each person in our trust will be given fair and equal opportunities to develop their full potential regardless of their gender, ethnicity, cultural and religious background, sexuality, disability or special educational needs and ability. The trust works actively to promote equality and foster positive attitudes. WeST is committed to combatting all forms of discrimination by implementing positive policies and practices in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
Procedures
All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks. That means:
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
* Your identity will be confirmed by sight of original, official documents such as a Birth Certificate, Passport etc. in line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
* Original documents relating to all the qualifications you have listed on your application form must be supplied.
* Your employment history will be thoroughly examined and clarification will be sought where there are gaps or other discrepancies arising from information provided either by you as the candidate or your referee.
* References will be used to check dates of employment and your relevant experience. A minimum of two written references will be taken up and these references will be requested before the interview.
* References should cover the last 3-5 years’ work history, as a minimum.
* An online search of shortlisted candidates will be conducted in accordance with Part Three ‘Safer Recruitment’ of Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
* The identity of referees and information relating to disclosures will be verified.
* You will be required to provide details of any relevant unspent or spent convictions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986.
* An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested.
* Please note that it is an offence to apply, offer or accept to do any work with children (paid or unpaid) if disqualified from working with children.
* Applicants will be challenged where inconsistencies exist. Please be aware that a firm offer of appointment will only be made after receipt and verification of all satisfactory checks.
* Westcountry Schools Trust will carry out these checks and should you fail these checks, our offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Please contact Nat Parnell, Deputy CEO, for further information or with any questions.
If you are committed, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, we invite you to join Westcountry Schools Trust.
Apply by visiting this link.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* Employee discount.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
Experience:
* Project Management: 1 year (preferred).
Work Location: In person.
Application deadline: 14/11/2024
Reference ID: EDV/2024/WST/09854
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