CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Application Pack
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Application Pack Enabling all to flourish: Rooted in God’s love 1 Welcome From the Chair of the Trust Board Dear Applicant Thank you for your interest in the role of Chief Executive Officer at the Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust. The post, as advertised, is a significant one in the life of the Trust, which admitted its first school as recently as 1st March 2017. This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant role in the early development of the Trust, and to influence the lives and future prospects of thousands of youngsters in the Diocese. The Trust’s vision, Enabling all to flourish: Rooted in God’s Love, emphasises its commitment to establishing Academies which educate the whole child and are at the heart of their community. The Trust is looking to recruit a CEO who understands that the educational landscape is uncertain, and that decisions are often based on complex and rapidly changing information. Our new CEO will have complete integrity in all they do, an ability to articulate clearly their strategic recommendations and the rationale behind them, an ability to manage volatility in the field of education and a strong commitment to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all children, regardless of ability. The successful candidate will drive the growth and development of the Trust over the next five years. Should you require any further information or clarification of anything within this pack, please do not hesitate to contact Charlotte Johnson, [email protected], who will be pleased to talk to you. Paul Dickens Chair of the Trust Board Enabling all to flourish: Rooted in God’s love The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust History The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust (DSAMAT) was established in October 2016 at a time when there was a clear agenda for all schools to become academies. The Trust was established to provide for: • Good or Outstanding church schools within the Diocese of St Albans • Community Schools • Schools requiring rapid improvement having been placed in Special Measures and subject to a directive Academy Order • New schools within new housing provision where the Diocese of St Albans is the identified sponsor Whilst DSAMAT is a diocesan multi-academy trust it will also admit non-church schools from across the Diocese. DSAMAT is an independent organisation, yet retains close working relationships with the Diocesan Board of Education and its academies remain an integral part of the Diocese of St Albans network of 136 Church of England schools. The Trust admitted its first school on 1st March 2017 and has grown quickly, now educating over 2400 pupils and employing over 350 staff. Current Membership The Trust currently consists of one secondary school, Manshead CE Academy, and 5 primary/lower schools, Caldecote CE Academy, Churchfield CE Academy, Kensworth CE Academy, Thomas Whitehead CE Academy, and Totternhoe Academy. There are currently 2 more schools scheduled to join the Trust. Vision and Values DSAMAT is a Church of England Trust that is passionate about creating Academies which serve their local communities through the provision of a rich and diverse curriculum. In our Church of England Academies this richness is underpinned through a clear link to Christian values and by our academies being distinctively Christian. The Trust has a clear vision which shapes its work: Enabling all to flourish: Rooted in God’s Love And together our academies work to be places of: Hope; Nurture; Hospitality; Equality; Respect; Collaboration The Trust's vision will draw on, and be informed by, the National Church of England Vision for Education and the Diocesan Board of Education Vision. The Diocesan Board of Education vision is currently being revised and as a result the Trust Head teachers would welcome the opportunity to work with the new CEO to review the Trust Values . Underpinning all of the Trust’s work is a belief in educational excellence. The Trust believes it is called to serve all stakeholders by providing academies with the highest levels of academic rigour and pastoral care. The Trust’s academies will be places where children and young people develop and thrive intellectually, socially, culturally and spiritually. All of the Trust's academies embrace the opportunity to deliver a curriculum which is rich and diverse and designed to ensure that all pupils reach their full potential. Pupils will be empowered to succeed in an atmosphere of high expectation, aspiring to educational excellence and enriched through our distinctively Christian ethos. Enabling all to flourish: Rooted in God’s love The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust Organisation and Management The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust is governed by 5 Members appointed by the Diocese of St Albans Educational Trust. Those Members appoint the Directors who lead the strategic work of the Trust. Current Directors have a range of educational, financial, legal and business expertise. Local governance of Academies is currently undertaken through regional hub boards entitled Regional Academy Executive Boards; this system is currently under review. The Trust is currently staffed as follows: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (Interim 3 days per week) Chief Operations Officer (COO) (Full time) Chief Education Officer (CEdO) (2 days per week) Primary Education Lead (Part time, fixed term till August 2019) Cross Phase Lead (Part time, fixed term till August 2019) Senior Administrative and Operations Officer (full time) Senior Administrative and Finance Officer (full time) Minutes Secretary (Part time) The Trust also employs the services of a Trusted Advisor who supports all aspects of governance. Partnerships DSAMAT retains a close working relationship with the Diocesan Board of Education and would expect that to continue in the coming years. The Trust works closely with both the Regional Schools Commissioner’s Office and the Department for Education. Through the work of the Trust’s CEdO and COO, DSAMAT has developed links with local Academy Trusts with whom the Trust shares information, policies and good practice. Our new Chief Executive Officer The Trust’s new CEO will have a key role to play in embedding and developing key systems, structures and processes whilst actively promoting the Trust as a leading, regional provider of high quality education that is delivered within a framework of Christian values. Enabling all to flourish: Rooted in God’s love The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust Chief Executive Officer Outline Terms and Conditions Term: The appointment will be based upon a probationary period of six months during which it may be terminated by either party by one week’s notice, and thereafter by three months’ notice on either side. Salary: £95,000—£100,000 full time Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme Hours: This is a full time position and given the nature of the role hours worked may include evenings. Holidays: Annual leave entitlement is dependent on contractual arrangements. Expenses: Approved expenses are paid in full through the DSAMAT budget at agreed rates. Office facilities: The person appointed will be required to work in the Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust Central Office located within Manshead CE Academy, Luton Road, Caddington, LU1 1BB. Right to work: The successful applicant will need to provide proof of right to work in the UK before taking up the post. Additional Employment: Prior written agreement is required for any interest, directorship or employment to be held in addition to this employment. Continuous Service: With the exception of the Redundancy Payments Modification Order which applies, for the purposes of occupational entitlements, for example to sick pay or maternity pay, the Trust does not recognise continuous or aggregated service with other academy trusts or with local authorities. Enabling all to flourish: Rooted in God’s love The Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust The Application Process Submitting an application Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the Trust’s Application Form. Please complete ALL sections of the Application Form which are relevant to you as clearly and fully as possible. CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed Application Form. We will seek references on shortlisted candidates and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. Any relevant issues arising from references will be taken up at interview. If you are currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, your current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences, including those related to children or young people (where disciplinary sanction is current or time-expired), and whether you have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and, if so, the outcome of any investigation or disciplinary proceedings. If you are not currently working with children but have done in the past, that previous employer will be asked about these issues. Where neither your current or previous employment has involved working with children, your current employer will be asked about your suitability to work with children, although that question may, where appropriate, be answered ‘not applicable’ if duties have not brought you into contact with children or young people. You should be aware that the provision of false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or summary dismissal if you have been appointed, as well as possible referral to the police and/or DBS and/or other relevant investigating bodies. Interview Process After the closing date, short listing will be conducted by a Panel who will match your skills/experience against the criteria in the Person Specification. You will be selected for interview entirely on the contents of your Application Form, so please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully when you complete your form.