The Mercian Trust
About The Mercian Trust
INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES, IMPROVING OUTCOMES
As one Trust we share a common purpose. We call it our social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education. When we get this right, it enables our children and young people to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work, and make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community.
Put simply, our common purpose is to increase opportunities and improve outcomes for our students. We are particularly committed to students who are under-served and under-resourced. We prioritise those who have special educational needs and disabilities, or who are more likely to face discrimination for whatever reason.
It is this common purpose that fuels everything we do. We deliver impactful, sustainable and ethical continuous school improvement in our schools to ensure the children and young people in the communities we serve learn in the very best and most inclusive schools.
We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve (which are the education investment areas of the West Midlands). We adopt a pioneering spirit and look to lead the sector with innovative solutions to the problems our students and families face.
We are proud of our achievements so far:
Our selective schools are the most successful in the country at increasing the number of local disadvantaged students passing the entrance test and joining our grammar schools.
Our St Matthew’s campus in Walsall Town centre has brought new investment and innovation to the town and is home to our Alternative Provision Free School for students at risk of exclusion from Mainstream education. the campus is home to our Studio School where students can take a more technical or vocational route to university and employment - and also the home of our Digital Skills Hub connecting schools with employers and our students with industry professionals.
Our social mobility and social justice mission goes beyond traditional education and training. We are proud to have hosted the region’s first Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Conference at Villa Park, building on our pioneering work in youth mental health.
Our innovative multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals support our vulnerable students, reducing clinical assessment waiting times from nearly 12 months to just 2 weeks
Our social mobility and social justice mission is both what we do, and who we are. We exist to enable all our students to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work and make a positive contribution to their local, national and international community.
Leadership - Dan Parkes, our Chief Executive Officer
Dan was appointed CEO of The Mercian Trust in 2019. Since his appointment the trust has grown from five to twelve schools and is now responsible for the education of more 10,000 children and young people.
Dan has a wealth of leadership experience across the education sector. Prior to his appointment as CEO Dan was the founding Principal of Walsall Studio School (14-19 academy) where his track record of successfully introducing new programmes of study for students and supporting teachers’ re-training in different specialisms proved particularly successful. Previously Dan was a senior leader in Further and Higher Education responsible for large staff teams, systems, and structures within multi-campus organisations. His organisational change experience includes mergers within FE colleges and school Trusts.
Our contribution to the sector
Alongside supporting our twelve schools in Walsall and Sandwell, we see our Trust as being at the heart of collaborative practice, alongside other education organisations, to increase opportunities and improve outcomes for all students, teachers, and communities.
We are proud to participate in the following public forums:
- West Midlands Advisory Board - our CEO, Dan Parkes, is a co-opted member
- Microsoft UK Education Leadership Steering Group - our CEO, Dan Parkes is chair
- Departments for Education Headteacher and CEO Reference Group - our CEO, Dan Parkes, is a member
- We are a key member of the steering groups for the Priority Education Investment Areas of Walsall and Sandwell
- Trust-wide CPD Leaders Forum - Our Director of Teacher Development, Tracy Goodyear, is the founder of this new national group
- TES, Schools Week and other education publications - our leaders in our Trust and schools are regular contributors
- Global and national education events and conferences - our leaders in our Trust and schools are regular speakers and facilitators.
The Mercian Trust Vacancies
Speech and Language Therapist
Speech and Language Therapist
The Mercian Trust, Walsall, West Midlands
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The Mercian Trust, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, skilled and proactive Speech and Language Therapist to join The Mercian Trust and support pupils across our schools. You will be joining a well established a...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- Competitive, depending on experience
Senior Teaching Assistant
Senior Teaching Assistant
Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands
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Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities, improving outcomes for our students. We are looking for a Senior Teaching Assis...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £24,043.00 - £27,488.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5 (SCP 9 – 17) Term Time +1 week
Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
Aldridge School - a Science College, Walsall, West Midlands
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Aldridge School - a Science College, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and skilled Teacher of Science to join our supportive faculty, delivering engaging lessons across key stages, inspiring curiosity, promoting high achievement, an...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Teacher of Maths
Teacher of Maths
Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands
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Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands
We are seeking a committed and inspiring Teacher of Maths to join Q3 Academy Langley, dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and supporting students to achieve their full potential.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS / UPS
Teacher of Mathematics
Teacher of Mathematics
Aldridge School - a Science College, Walsall, West Midlands
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Aldridge School - a Science College, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teacher of Mathematics to deliver engaging lessons across KS3–KS5, promoting strong progress, problem-solving skills and high expectations, while contributing t...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Student Support Champion
Student Support Champion
Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands
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Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands
We are looking to appoint a dedicated Student Support Champion to support and inspire our students.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £27,269.00 - £31,274.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 6 (SCP 15-23)
Academic Intervention and Learning Behaviour Mentor (Maths Specialism)
Academic Intervention and Learning Behaviour Mentor (Maths Specialism)
Queen Mary's Grammar School, Walsall, West Midlands
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Queen Mary's Grammar School, Walsall, West Midlands
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and efficient Academic Intervention and Learning Behaviours Mentor to work with students to expand the existing team. Specialising in Maths.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £11,087.00 - £12,676.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC Scale point 9 - 17, Term Time Only
Student Peak Performance Lead
Student Peak Performance Lead
Walsall Studio School, Walsall, West Midlands
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Walsall Studio School, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking a Student Peak Performance Lead.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £29,114.00 - £33,315.00 Annually (Actual)
Key Stage 1 - 3 Cover Supervisor/ PPA Cover
Key Stage 1 - 3 Cover Supervisor/ PPA Cover
New Leaf School, Walsall, West Midlands
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New Leaf School, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking a committed and confident PPA & Cover Supervisor to support learning across Key Stages 1–3. The successful candidate will supervise classes during teacher absence, deliver planned les...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £23,368.00 - £26,807.00 Annually (FTE)
SCP 15 - 23; Term Time Only +1
Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover)
Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover)
Aldridge School - a Science College, Walsall, West Midlands
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Aldridge School - a Science College, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Mathematics to join our successful Maths department on a maternity cover basis, delivering high‑quality teaching and learning and i...
- Fixed Term/Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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The Mercian Trust Vacancies
Speech and Language Therapist
Speech and Language Therapist
The Mercian Trust, Walsall, West Midlands
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The Mercian Trust, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, skilled and proactive Speech and Language Therapist to join The Mercian Trust and support pupils across our schools. You will be joining a well established a...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- Competitive, depending on experience
Senior Teaching Assistant
Senior Teaching Assistant
Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands
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Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities, improving outcomes for our students. We are looking for a Senior Teaching Assis...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £24,043.00 - £27,488.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5 (SCP 9 – 17) Term Time +1 week
Teacher of Science
Teacher of Science
Aldridge School - a Science College, Walsall, West Midlands
-
Aldridge School - a Science College, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and skilled Teacher of Science to join our supportive faculty, delivering engaging lessons across key stages, inspiring curiosity, promoting high achievement, an...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Teacher of Maths
Teacher of Maths
Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands
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Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands
We are seeking a committed and inspiring Teacher of Maths to join Q3 Academy Langley, dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and supporting students to achieve their full potential.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS / UPS
Teacher of Mathematics
Teacher of Mathematics
Aldridge School - a Science College, Walsall, West Midlands
-
Aldridge School - a Science College, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Teacher of Mathematics to deliver engaging lessons across KS3–KS5, promoting strong progress, problem-solving skills and high expectations, while contributing t...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Student Support Champion
Student Support Champion
Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands
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Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands
We are looking to appoint a dedicated Student Support Champion to support and inspire our students.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £27,269.00 - £31,274.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 6 (SCP 15-23)
Academic Intervention and Learning Behaviour Mentor (Maths Specialism)
Academic Intervention and Learning Behaviour Mentor (Maths Specialism)
Queen Mary's Grammar School, Walsall, West Midlands
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Queen Mary's Grammar School, Walsall, West Midlands
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and efficient Academic Intervention and Learning Behaviours Mentor to work with students to expand the existing team. Specialising in Maths.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £11,087.00 - £12,676.00 Annually (Actual)
NJC Scale point 9 - 17, Term Time Only
Student Peak Performance Lead
Student Peak Performance Lead
Walsall Studio School, Walsall, West Midlands
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Walsall Studio School, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking a Student Peak Performance Lead.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £29,114.00 - £33,315.00 Annually (Actual)
Key Stage 1 - 3 Cover Supervisor/ PPA Cover
Key Stage 1 - 3 Cover Supervisor/ PPA Cover
New Leaf School, Walsall, West Midlands
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New Leaf School, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking a committed and confident PPA & Cover Supervisor to support learning across Key Stages 1–3. The successful candidate will supervise classes during teacher absence, deliver planned les...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £23,368.00 - £26,807.00 Annually (FTE)
SCP 15 - 23; Term Time Only +1
Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover)
Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover)
Aldridge School - a Science College, Walsall, West Midlands
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Aldridge School - a Science College, Walsall, West Midlands
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Mathematics to join our successful Maths department on a maternity cover basis, delivering high‑quality teaching and learning and i...
- Fixed Term/Maternity Cover | Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
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