Deputy Director of Exceed Teaching School Hub - Exceed Academies Trust

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Exceed Academies Trust.

Due to expansion, Exceed Teaching School Hub, part of Exceed Academies Trust, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Deputy Director of Exceed Teaching School Hub.

Exceed Academies Trust currently consists of eight primary academies, one all-through academy and a multi-site alternative provision Pupil Referral Unit, with a further 3 schools due to join our family in 2023. In addition, and alongside our Outstanding SCITT, we also have an Institute for Teaching as well as leading the Exceed Teaching School Hub.

Exceed Teaching School Hub’s core functions support schools and education trusts that run schools to invest in their workforce to grow, recruit, develop and retain the very best teachers, support staff and leaders. We achieve this through signposting and delivering high-quality teacher development programmes. Our vision acknowledges that teacher and leader development are two of the most important forms of school improvement.

Designated by the Department for Education (DfE) in February 2020, Exceed Teaching School Hub, led by Copthorne Primary School and Exceed Academies Trust, supports all 215 schools in Bradford and established partner schools and trusts beyond the city. Exceed Teaching School Hub was one of the first six hubs to be designated in England and is not part of a national network of 87 hubs. The hubs are central to the government’s plans for school improvement in a system that is led by schools.

The post-holder will work with the Director of Exceed Teaching School Hub on the strategic development of all aspects of the Teaching School Hub and will lead the Exceeds Appropriate Body Service. We expect the successful candidate to work within a small professional team and be self-motivated. You will be well organised, with excellent communication and leadership skills. As a highly skilled professional, you will be able to work with a wide range of partners, leading effectively in a fast-paced innovative environment. The successful candidate must have a clean driving licence and a car as travel to other venues will be required.

Successful candidates will have significant teaching and leadership experience as well as experience of delivering professional development programmes beyond their organisation. The role is integral to the Hub’s efficient support functions, and you will play an instrumental role in the day-to-day running of the Teaching School Hub.  

Our vision and values of Inspire, Excel and Care are at the heart of what we do and we would welcome applications from candidates who can make a significant contribution to our diverse and inclusive organisation and wider partnership of schools.

Please contact Emma Hendry, Chief HR Officer on 01274 086494 or 07967 390793 or email emma.hendry@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk for an informal discussion regarding this opportunity or to request an application pack.

Application packs can also be downloaded from the Trust Website.

Closing date for applications: 9am, on Monday 13th February 2023.

Interviews: In the week commencing 20 February 2023.

Please submit completed applications to recruitment@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.