Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all adults working in our Trust, whether staff or volunteers, to share this commitment. All appointments made to the Central Team or Owlcotes schools are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Posted: 21/09/2023
Start date: January 2024
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
Salary: L12– L18 (starting salary dependent on skills and experience)
The Trustees of Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust are looking for an exceptional leader to join our growing Multi-Academy Trust as permanent Head of School for Spring Bank Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, inspirational and talented Senior Leader who has the drive, determination and energy to build on the school’s successes - in collaboration with the Executive Headteacher, CEO, and the 5 primary schools in the Owlcotes Trust.
Spring Bank Primary School is a one form entry primary school situated in Headingley. Spring Bank Primary believes in equipping children with the skills to be the best they possibly can be, through providing a supportive and caring learning environment within a friendly school community. As Head of School, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of children in Headingley, lead and motivate a talented team of staff, and foster an environment that inspires children to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Spring Bank Primary School is due to join the Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust on 1st February 2024. As part of the Owlcotes Trust, you will join a family of schools who work closely together to achieve excellence for all children, as well as having access to a network of like-minded and talented senior leaders and lead practitioners.
Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust is a growing Primary MAT based in Leeds. Our schools work closely together and have a genuine desire to provide an excellent education for all pupils. Each school in the Trust is an equal partner and is given the autonomy to retain their own unique identity, which enables them to focus on improving outcomes for the children in the community they serve and focus on the key teaching and learning priorities which are specific to their school. The philosophy of ‘Working Together to Achieve Excellence’ underpins our professional learning community, which is based on collaboration to develop and strengthen school practice over time. The Trust now has an established structure of professionals who work together and support each other across the Trust leading to continuous professional development for all staff.
We are looking for a leader who:
We will offer the successful candidate:
Visits to Spring Bank Primary and an opportunity to meet the Executive Headteacher are encouraged and can be arranged on request.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the application pack
and application form attached tothis advert. To arrange a visit to the school, or to request an application pack, email: j.wilson@owlcotesmat.org, or call on 0113 8874523.
Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All adults in school, whether paid staff or a volunteer, have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust policies and procedures and Safeguarding and Child Protection policies. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Monday 16th October 2023 at 12 noon.
SELECTION INTERVIEWS: Monday 23rd October and Tuesday 24th October 2023.
Completed application forms are returnable to: recruitment@owlcotesmat.org.
Or by post to:
Joe Wilson
Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust
Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary school
Primrose Hill
Stanningley
LS28 6AB
Posted: 15/09/2023
Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust is a growing Primary MAT based in Leeds. Our schools work closely together and have a genuine desire to provide an excellent education for all pupils. Owlcotes was founded in 2018 and has grown steadily. We are now at the next stage of our development and are looking to recruit a Trust Administration Manager to provide administrative support to our school office teams and central team.
Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust are looking to appoint a friendly, well-organised and hardworking Trust Administration Manager to join our central team and provide oversight and support to our school office teams. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support, work to improve work organisation, and assist colleagues to achieve Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust and its school’s strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative and interpersonal skills, will be able to work efficiently and effectively, and be able to use their own initiative to research to make the best use of time and resources.
Experience in the school or academy sector is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing multi-academy trust, with a commitment to making a difference to the lives of children in our school communities, and become a valued member of our central team. Our central team offices are located in Pudsey and Armley. A driving licence is essential for this role as it will involve travel to Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust schools and the central team offices.
The ideal candidate will have:
A hard-working and friendly attitude.
Skills required to be organised, confident and reliable.
A strong understanding of school office working practices.
The ability to plan, organise and prioritise own time effectively and meet deadlines.
The ability to lead and motivate staff and high expectations.
Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust can offer:
The opportunity to join a family of schools who are committed to working together to achieve excellence.
Continued investment in our staff and a commitment to support staff to fulfil their role as effectively as possible.
A friendly and like-minded group of school office staff and central team staff.
An employee perks scheme including discounts and online offers at major high street and online retailers, and salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work.
This is a permanent position – 30 hours per week – term time only, plus 5 additional days.
Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to employment and will abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust’s policies, procedures and safeguarding and child protection policies.
The deadline for applications for this role is Monday 2nd October 2023 at 9am. Interviews for this role will take place on Thursday 5th October 2023.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the job description and application form attached to this advert. Please send completed application forms to recruitment@owlcotesmat.org or return completed application forms to the Owlcotes Central Office c/o the school office at Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School. Please contact the central team office on 0113 8874523 to request a paper copy of the application pack.
Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School are seeking a co-opted governor to joining their Local Governing Board. Co-opted governors make a valuable contribution to children's education, opportunites, and future. Being a governor in a LGB is a hugely rewarding role. It will give you the chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people, give something back to the school and the local community, and develop your own strategic skills. There is no requirement for you to have an understanding of the education system - just the skills, character and time to contribute. Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust offers internal training to help you understand the role and responsibilities of a governor.
Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School's Local Governing Board meets 4 times per academic year - meetings are usually scheduled in October, January/February, April/May and June/July. Co-opted governors are expected to dedicate around 2 hours per month to the role. The recorded minutes of every Local Governing Board meeting are reported to the Owlcotes MAT Board of Trustees, who also meet 3 times per academic year.
Please contact recruitment@owlcotesmat.org by email with the email subject 'Pudsey Primrose Hill Primary School Co-Opted Governor' in order to express your interest in a place on the Local Governing Board at our school.
Calverley Parkside Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and personable cleaner to ensure our busy and friendly primary school is cleaned after the school day. This is a permanent, year-round position.
The ideal applicant will be a hardworking, team orientated individual who is capable of working unsupervised to undertake a variety of cleaning tasks including mopping, vacuuming, wiping of surfaces, removal of rubbish and dealing with reactive cleaning requests such as spillages and restocking of hygiene supplies. The cleaning team provides vital support to ensure that the school building is clean and well maintained. Areas of school to clean include classrooms and toilets as well as office and communal resource areas.
Calverley Parkside Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and personable cleaner to ensure our busy and friendly primary school is cleaned after the school day. This is a permanent, year-round position.