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Thank you for your interest in the post of Trust Executive Headteacher (Secondary 11-19) at Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-driven Trust committed to providing the very best education for all our students. We are seeking an experienced and aspirational Headteacher to play a pivotal role in driving excellence across our secondary schools and shaping the future of our Trust.
As Executive Headteacher, you will be the Headteacher at St Clere's Secondary School, leading the Head of School to support the senior leadership team in its daily operations and overseeing an extensive DfE-approved new build and site remodelling. Beyond this, you will work collaboratively with our secondary Headteachers to further raise standards, ensure consistency, and deliver the Trust's aspirations across our secondary phase. You will also lead in embedding our co-operative values, strengthening our 16-19 provision, and enhancing the partnerships between our schools and the wider community.
Our Trust is built upon the international co-operative values and ethical principles. We are proud to provide an inclusive and aspirational environment where students and staff thrive. We are looking for an individual with a track record of successful school leadership, the ability to inspire and develop others, and the strategic vision to drive sustained improvement across our secondary schools.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the educational experience of students across our Trust, working alongside a dedicated and passionate central trust school improvement team. If you share our commitment to educational excellence and values-driven leadership, we would be delighted to receive your application. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.
We hope you feel your skill set makes you a good fit for this exciting opportunity and I look forward to receiving your application.
Information about the School
St Clere’s Secondary School is located on the edge of Stanford-le-hope, surrounded by a large expanse of fields needed for a vast array of sports activities. We have a stunning range of facilities including a drama studio, Apple-Mac suites, Science labs, a Sports Pavilion, well-stocked library with research and quiet study spaces. We encourage our pupils to engage, be inquisitive and able to succeed in all their academic and personal endeavours. We also offer specialist provisions for both deaf and visually impaired students.