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Career Opportunities with Summit Public Schools A great place to work. Careers At Summit Public Schools Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Summit Public Schools is looking for an Associate General Counsel who is a problem-solver, results-oriented, excels at critical thinking and clear writing, and has exceptional interpersonal skills. The candidate must be a highly motivated individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to positively impact the lives of students by improving K-12 public education. You will work directly with and report to the Chief Legal Officer. Who We Are: What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge, skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life? This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools . Summit is a leading network of public schools that collectively prepares a diverse community of young people with the skills, knowledge, and habits to attain economic empowerment and success in a chosen concrete next step toward a fulfilled life. We operate 10 schools serving over 3,000 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college-ready, and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average. We need exceptional, diverse, and mission-aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us! What You'll Do: Responsibilities: The Associate General Counsel will be the second member of the legal team and will support the Chief Legal Officer on a range of issues that impact Summit Public Schools. This is an opportunity with significant responsibility and the opportunity to have an immediate impact on students enrolled in a network of charter schools in California and Washington. This role provides exposure to the full range of responsibilities typically associated with a General Counsel, preparing the Associate General Counsel for future leadership opportunities in the legal field and nonprofit sector. Key Responsibilities will include: Serve as a thought partner to the Chief Legal Officer and senior leadership on governance, compliance, and risk strategy. Navigate complex issues across multiple jurisdictions (California and Washington), with exposure to evolving charter law and nonprofit governance Advise on charter and education law and apply it to Summit's schools in California and Washington. Manage outside counsel in litigation, dispute resolution, and other high-risk matters. Draft, review, and negotiate agreements critical to operations and innovation. Oversee compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Provide legal advice and resolve disputes in special education matters. Support the development and implementation of organizational policies. Advise on corporate law, nonprofit operations, and education codes. Deliver training and actionable guidance on legal and compliance issues to staff. More specifically, you can expect to: Support Our Schools: Support the Diverse Learners team on special education matters, including FAPE. Serve as lead attorney on labor and employment matters, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and employee relations. Represent Summit with charter authorizers, oversight agencies, and external stakeholders. Advise on high-stakes charter renewals, policy shifts, and public accountability. Support school leaders on state and federal law obligations under our charters. Advise on finance, governance, philanthropy, and strategic partnerships. Ensure legal alignment with Summit's innovation and growth initiatives. Support the Government and Public Affairs team on legislation and external engagement. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and strategic agreements. Draft, review, and prepare governance documents, including board memoranda, resolutions, and policies. Provide legal advice on student matters, including safety, confidentiality, and school norms. Support Strategic Services and other Home Office Functions: Provide legal expertise and guidance to the network leadership team. Ensure compliance with California's Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and Public Records Act. Ensure compliance with Washington's Open Public Meetings Act and nonprofit governance laws. Advise governing boards and leadership teams on legislative trends and recommend responses. Partner with HR to ensure employment law compliance and resolve employee relations matters. Provide legal support to finance and data operations teams. Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and take on related duties as assigned, with opportunities to expand expertise while advancing Summit's missio. What You Need: Required Skills & Experience: A true passion for our organization's mission to empower all students with the skills necessary to succeed in college, career, and life Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law Member in good standing of the State Bar of California and/or Washington State Bar Association 3-5 years of experience in either education law or legal experience representing a local education agency in some capacity Experience with applicable federal and state laws and regulations relating to public education, including the California Education Code and Revised Code of Washington, with an emphasis on special education and/or employment law preferred. Who You Are: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and across diverse stakeholders Excellent interpersonal, writing, communication and presentation skills Outstanding organizational skills with extraordinary attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects, under tight deadlines Ability to analyze statutes and regulations quickly to provide practical advice Ability to independently make decisions balancing legal requirements and business/managerial needs, and to efficiently and effectively communicate with non-lawyers Ability to present complex and sensitive issues to managers in a concise and effective manner. Experience taking on projects involving unfamiliar subject matters. Ability to collaborate and build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. Ability to evaluate risk and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) What You Get: In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you'll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, "take what you need" personal leave policy, 12 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary for this position starts at $157,651 and goes up to $186,503 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other's voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Career Opportunities with Summit Public Schools A great place to work. Careers At Summit Public Schools Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Dean of Operations (Candidate Pool), SY 25- 26 (California) The Dean of Operations will be responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient, and values aligned school site operations. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Dean of Operations will be the non-instructional leader of the school site. The Dean will oversee attendance, child nutrition, recruitment and enrollment, facilities, field trips, health and safety, scheduling, records, testing, and transportation. The Dean will also support key compliance projects and manage operations team members, which may include a Community Engagement Manager, Office Assistant(s) and a Food Server. The ideal candidate is a results-driven, systems-oriented leader with people and project management experience. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, and can quickly build strong relationships with faculty, families, staff, and students. Who We Are: What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge, skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life? This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools . To collectively prepare a diverse community of young people with the skills, knowledge, and habits to attain economic empowerment and success in a chosen concrete next step toward a fulfilled life. We operate 10 schools serving over 3,300 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average. We need exceptional, diverse, and mission-aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us! What You'll Do: Manage systems and processes to support daily attendance and collaborate with Executive Director to ensure school meets student attendance goals Ensure regular attendance reports are submitted on time, accurately and in compliance. Oversee implementation and compliance of attendance interventions including truancy protocols. Recruitment and Enrollment Manage systems and processes to support recruitment and enrollment and collaborate with Executive Director to oversee recruitment of new students and ensure school meets enrollment goals (School is fully enrolled) Manage lotteries and registration for prospective students and ensure compliance with charter petition Manage re-enrollment for current students (100% forms collected by first day of school) Health and Safety Ensure that site is safe and secure and in compliance, including management of site safety plan (100% emergency drills completed on time, safety plan updated annually, annual safety inspection passed) Coordinate site emergency drills and liaise with local emergency departments Ensure student incidents are recorded and reported accurately and on time. Coordinate site health and nursing services; this includes hearing and vision screening. Ensure that field trips are safe and compliant. Technology and Facilities Manage inventory of technology equipment and ensure that chromebooks are kept in good care. Manage facilities maintenance, coordinate repairs and liaise with landlords. Coordinate with facilities team on site upgrades. Meals Oversee child nutrition program and daily meal service; this includes required training and certification. Ensure compliance with the National School Lunch Program. Manage meal application collection and processing. Records and Testing Oversee intake and ongoing maintenance of student cumulative files to ensure accuracy and compliance, including processing records requests for entering and exiting students. Manage incoming transfers and transcript requests Oversee distribution of report cards and transcripts. Support planning, preparation and administration for standardized tests Scheduling Support design of school master schedule. Build student schedules for start of the school year. Manage student scheduling maintenance throughout the school year. Transportation Coordinate daily bussing and manage public transit program. Manage transportation reporting and ensure compliance. Oversee transportation management for field trips and other school activities. Leadership Serve as member of the school admin team. Manage Community Engagement Manager, Office Assistant(s), and Food Server. What You Need: Key Qualities and Skills Commitment to uphold Summit's values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life. Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred. Operations and/or prior school experience is strongly preferred. Prior experience in project and people management is strongly preferred. Prior experience with data or analysis is preferred. Proficiency in Google Platforms, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides. Valid CPR/First Aid certification Clear health and background check. Who You Are: About You You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life. You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with your colleagues. You find positivity in share successes. You possess excellent organizational and project management skills, with an obsession for details. You share our vision to reimagine what schools should be and are excited to make an impact on the public education landscape. You are positive and resilient in the face of big challenges. You take initiative and ownership in driving your work to meet personal and team goals. You have an ability to apply honest, actionable, and timely feedback that results in improved performance. You possess strong relationship skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, develop, and communicate with a diverse group of faculty and community members. You are empathetic and culturally competent. You're open to having hard conversations. You thrive in innovative environments, and are comfortable with the ambiguity that can come with a dynamic and progressive workplace. You're committed to continuous improvement, see feedback as a positive, and have a growth mindset. What you get: In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work, you'll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan, unlimited "take what you need" PTO policy, 11 paid holidays, and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year. You and your dependents will have access to multiple health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (we cover the other 75%) and employee life and disability insurance at no cost. Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent. The salary for this position starts at $103,663 and goes up to $122,635 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other's voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Overview Vacancy: Head of MFL Start date: January 2026 Contract details: Permanent Hours per Week / Proportion - Full Time Weeks per Year - 39, Term Time Only Grade/Range, Spinal Point - MPS/UPS + TLR 2B FTE/Pro-rata salary - £32,196 - £51,048 About Us We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students. The Trust headquarters are based in Dudley, our schools are located across the wider West Midlands, including areas such as South Staffordshire and Stourbridge. Wombourne High School is a thriving, inclusive school with a strong commitment to supporting all students in achieving their full potential. Role overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Head of MFL to join our school in January 2026. We are looking to appoint a talented professional with very good subject knowledge and a clear understanding of effective and engaging teaching and learning to lead our capable and supportive department. At Wombourne High School we highly value personal attributes of hard work, positivity and kindness, and we are looking for staff who can model these values. The successful candidate should be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can build on current developments within the school and Trust, to continue to improve outcomes and raise aspirations for all students. Currently, all students study either French or Spanish at KS3. At KS4 we offer GCSE courses in both French and Spanish. MFL is a popular subject, and uptake at GCSE is strong. The department is well resourced. The ability to teach both languages to GCSE level would be advantageous but is not compulsory. Informal discussion For an informal discussion about either the school, the post, or to organise a visit, please contact Nicola Foreman, HR Support Officer, via email . Why work with us See how we're delivering excellence every day, driven by unlimited ambition and a passion for transforming lives; discover why working with us means being part of something truly inspiring Work With Us Invictus Education Trust Important dates Closing date: Monday 22nd September 2025 at 9am We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interview date: to be confirmed Safeguarding In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our recruitment process, the Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. This is to help identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. Any such findings will be shared with the recruitment manager and may be discussed at interview. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to: An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children's Barred List Verification through the DfE's Check a Teacher's Record (for applicable roles) It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered 'protected' and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 For information on the filtering of cautions and convictions, visit the DBS Filtering Guidance. As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.