The Improvement Project Leader at Ysgol Friars will play a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence across the school's business functions. This senior leadership position will be responsible for managing the strategy and operations of key areas, including compliance, administration and systems. The Improvement Project Leader will work closely with the Headteacher and Governing Body to ensure the smooth running of the school, enabling the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.
As a core member of the school's leadership team, the Improvement Project Leader will provide specialist advice and guidance, contributing to collective decision-making on policy and service delivery matters that are non-curriculum based. They will be responsible for managing and organising the school's support functions, overseeing activities that do not have a direct curriculum focus.
The Improvement Project Leader's primary objectives will be to:
• Oversee staff that are non-curriculum based
• Ensure the school's successful financial performance and effective use of resources
• Manage the school's business operations efficiently and effectively
• Support the Headteacher and Governing Body in the school's self-evaluation and business planning processes
• Promote the school's vision, values, and priorities through their work
• Facilitate the school governance functions ensuring compliance
Why Join Ysgol Friars
Ysgol Friars is a great place to work, with consistently strong outcomes at GCSE and A-level, established teaching teams, and a supportive senior leadership team. As we look to the future, we are ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities, and this is an exciting time to join our thriving school community.
If you have the drive, passion, and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career and be part of our journey towards educational excellence.
All positions are subject to a more detailed DBS check and receipt of acceptable references.
The closing date for applications is Friday 11th July 2025 at 12:00pm
Ysgol Friars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.