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SalaryCastleford Academy Trust established as a Trust on 1st April 2013. The Trust comprises of two secondary academies: Castleford Academy and Crofton Academy; and three primary academies: Park Junior Academy, Glasshoughton Infant Academy and Three Lane Ends Academy.
Each academy is based within the Wakefield district.
Castleford Academy Trust is committed to “working together to achieve excellence for all”. Within Castleford Academy Trust, in our pursuit of excellence, we work hard to ensure that no child is left behind. Castleford Academy Trust is an exceptional place to work and has a team of dedicated and committed staff. We strongly believe in developing and nurturing talent by providing opportunities for staff training and development.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled professional to work closely with the CEO, Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO), trust, academy, estates, and business leaders to have strategic and operational oversight of Trust Estates, compliance, and related health and safety work across the Trust. Ideally, you will have significant experience leading estates and Compliance in an educational and/or multi-site environment, but more importantly, you will have the key knowledge and awareness, business acumen, flexibility, and determination to make a real difference to our trust.
This is a varied role. As part of the Trust’s drive to build a strong and sustainable infrastructure, you will liaise directly with our trust, business, academy and estates leaders, property consultants, and IT leaders to deliver a robust estates strategy that supports the strategic aims of the Trust resulting in a first-class learning environment for all pupils.
You will be joining the Trust at an exciting time in the development of its estates, and as Trust Estatesand Compliance Leader, you will be an integral part of supporting the DFE School Rebuilding programme at two trust academies, leading the implementation of the Trust vision to become carbon neutral through a low-carbon energy infrastructure, reducing waste, and improving the efficiency of the estate.
Your application will need to demonstrate that you are/have:
- Substantial and successful experience of leading estates and Compliance in an educational or commercial environment.
- A proven ability to specify and deliver projects on time, within budget and to the required standards.
- Conversant with a wide range of work related legislations.
- Able to develop quality assurance systems to ensure strong performance and impact.
- An enthusiastic leader, committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for all pupils, staff and stakeholders.
- A strong commitment to personal development for all staff including yourself.
You will also need to be:
- Supportive of the Trust’s ethos and values at all times both within the Trust and the wider community.
- Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development initiatives and strategies, promoting whole school improvement.
- An excellent communicator who is at ease with all stakeholders.
- Able to demonstrate an ability to be resilient and determined whilst also providing support.
- Willing and able to undertake regular travel between academy sites and a have full UK driving licence.
As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you are automatically enrolled into an occupational pension scheme from the start date of your employment (Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff). You will also have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.
Castleford Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy Trust, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.
Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications should be addressed to the CEO, Mr George Panayiotou at the Castleford Academy Trust address or via email to recruitment@castlefordacademy.com
The deadline for applications is Friday 17th May at 12 noon with interviews taking place the following week.
For further information on the school, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademy.com or telephone Miss Kirsty Triplett, HR Manager on 01977 605060.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
