Head of School - Quality of Education

The Role

NIA are currently recruiting for a Head of Quality of Education.

This role is vital in bringing to life the meaning of the DNA of NIA in the context of the wider #EMATter teaching and learning framework and values.

The Head of Quality of Education will provide professional vision and leadership for the Academy to ensure the highest possible standards of teaching and learning in all phases, working closely with, and under the direction of the Executive Headteacher, the Heads of Standards and Performance, Inclusion and Safeguarding, Behaviour for Learning, the Head of School, Primary Phase and other leaders in order to secure success and improvement for the Academy. 

The Head of Quality of Education will be responsible for;

·    Working as part of the SLT, actively contribute to effective strategic leadership of the Academy.

·    Actively drive educational excellence through high-quality teaching and learning that is consistently applied by all colleagues within the Academy.

·    Leading the teaching and learning strategy to ensure leaders and staff understand and apply the principles of effective pedagogy as set out in the Academy’s Teaching and Learning Framework and informed by other relevant research.

·    leading and oversee curriculum planning to ensure a robust and well-sequenced curriculum is in place and understood by staff for all subjects and phases.

·    Building a culture within the Academy that encourages and facilitates #EMATters educational excellence to be evident through innovation.

·    contribute to clear evidence‐based improvement plans and policies for the development of the quality of education the Academy provides

·    implement, working with other senior and middle leaders, strategies to embed high-quality teaching and learning, utilising research evidence and Academy-based evaluations.

·    ensure, working with other senior leaders, that pupils in all phases achieve all they are capable of and outcomes that are at least in line with those seen nationally.

·    work with curriculum/phase and middle leaders to ensure they have ownership and improve the quality of teaching and so pupils’ outcomes in their areas of responsibility.

·    lead the Academy’s strategic monitoring and evaluation of teaching to identify strengths and areas for further development.

About Northampton International Academy

Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision and this is at the very core of our curriculum offer. Every school in the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best that they can be. This will be achieved by the delivery of a well-planned and highly effective curriculum which is driven by our values. We believe in the transformational power of education. Transformation is in the very fabric of our building, having been transformed from the derelict and disused Royal Mail sorting office into a state-of-the-art educational facility. 

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, with key stage 3 learners accessing the specialist facilities on a rotational basis. In addition to our subject-based curriculum, our character education has been introduced throughout our all-through school as its DNA from reception through to Year 13. This character curriculum helps to prepare children for future learning and their adult lives. Focusing on the characteristics of Responsibility, Collaboration, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration, our DNA of NIA complements our subject curriculum and our House system. 

As a school, we are still growing and we have a range of exciting opportunities across the school including positions with additional responsibilities. One of those exciting opportunities is to be part of the Combined Cadet Force with the Navy which now has a unit within NIA

About East Midlands Academy Trust

EMAT is an exciting, innovative and growing organisation where we try to do things differently, aligned to our core values and purpose that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust is a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits. 

About East Midlands Academy Trust 

EMAT is an exciting, innovative and growing organisation where we try to do things differently, aligned to our core values and purpose that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust is a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits. 

These include: 

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities 
• Dedicated support from our school improvement team 
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools 
• A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation 
• A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme 
• A corporate eye care plan 
• Flu jabs for all staff 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Headspace 

For more information or an informal conversation please contact hrqueries@emat.uk. 

A Note for Recruitment Agencies 

We have a team of internal recruiters and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction. 

EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found. 

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.