INTERNAL ONLY Cluster Lead Headteacher (Secondment)

We are pleased to open expressions of interest for a temporary secondment opportunity, to commence on 1 January 2025. This opportunity is only open to Headteachers within the Trust. This is a 1-year secondment opportunity. There are three roles available, as detailed below. When submitting an expression of interest, please indicate which role you wish to be considered for and refer to the attached job description. Role 1:

• 2 days per week in seconded role, working the remainder of the week in substantive post
• To lead rapid improvements at Camberwell Park, with the support of the Head of School who would be in school full time
• To support and mentor the new Head of School
• To ensure that by the end of July 2025 all areas of the Ofsted framework have evidence to support a self evaluation of RI, moving toward good by December 2025.
• To develop leadership capacity within the school
• To support the conversion of Camberwell park to academisation
• To ensure that standards in their own school continue to improve, and that leaders continue to develop their capacity
Role 2:
• 1 day per week in seconded role, working the remainder of the week in substantive post
• To support and mentor the new Heads of School at Pear Tree, ensuring that they have whatever they need to be as successful
• To ensure that by the end of July 2025 all areas of the Ofsted framework have evidence to support a self evaluation of good
• To ensure that standards in their own school continue to improve, and that leaders continue to develop their capacity
Role 3:
• 1 day per week in seconded role, working the remainder of the week in substantive post
• To support the executive leader to ensure that the build programme for Orchard House is successful
• To ensure all is in place for the pre Ofsted inspection
• To ensure that the budget and recruitment timelines are effective and efficient
• To support the new headteacher when appointed
• To ensure that standards in their own school continue to improve, and that leaders continue to develop their capacity
To apply for one of these roles, please submit an expression of interest in writing (no more than 500 words) detailing your interest in the secondment and your suitability for the role. The deadline for submitting this is 10am on Friday 22 November 2024. Please email your expression of interest to Anna White. Safeguarding Children All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Equality Statement At Prospere Learning Trust we are committed to creating a community of belonging. This means we continually celebrate the diverse communities within our schools and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.