Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

We are the largest A level provider in the West Midlands which grasped the opportunity to become the first ever Sixth Form College to join a Multi-Academy Trust. Summit Learning Trust is a localised focussed all-through Trust uniting primary, secondary and post – 16 provision which offers our communities and our colleagues a unique opportunity for development, progression and success.

As part of the colleges principalship you would be expected to contribute your ideas, knowledge and experience to all aspects of the College. Between the two successful appointments the Vice Principals will take a strategic lead on curriculum and pastoral responsibilities across the college.  The exact breakdown of these responsibilities will be allocated on appointment.

The role is an ideal preparation for further promotion and offers the chance to join a dynamic and successful College within the academy world. Individuals with experience from any part of the education sector are warmly invited to apply. Our College serves a vibrant and diverse community and we welcome applications from skilled individuals reflecting of this diversity.

To be successful you will be a creative and ambitious person who has experience of curriculum leadership and student management, seeking to be part of a highly motivated and supportive leadership team. An understanding of Curriculum change, quality systems, MIS or the analysis of data would be desirable, but we would welcome applications from any background.

We are happy to explore flexible working, subject to the operational requirements of the role.

Why work for us?

We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth.  These include access to:

·         Employee assistance programme

·         High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression.

·         Wellbeing Advocates

·         Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work scheme.

·         Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers

·         Generous employer pension schemes

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.  Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, or race.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s barred list check. Online searches of shortlisted candidates will also be conducted.