FMAT Director of Education

Director of Education for a Multi Academy Trust in the West Midlands. 24 years in education, trying to make a difference. All views are my own.

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

Delighted to share the case study on our Trust wide attendance strategy that has delivered measurable impact. It was great working with @ForumStrategyUK sign up to read the full article at the link #ambition @Fairfax_MAT
https://t.co/7KL6PXu8Vr

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

Congratulations to all the students @FairfaxSchool best ever A-level results and another year of being one of the top performing schools in the area. @Fairfax_MAT #excellence

[Sean Castle @FFaxPrincipal]

So proud of our amazing students. Our best ever 6th form results. You all smashed it, good luck in your next adventures. @FairfaxSchool @Fairfax_MAT

[FMAT @Fairfax_MAT]

Check out the latest career opportunities @Fairfax_MAT including a Trust Communications Lead Role and a HR Assistant Role
https://t.co/wwFlhjmnqS

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

@NiallAlcock That would be great @NiallAlcock thankyou

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

Getting really worried about the ease at which parents are choosing EHE. Is anybody prepared to share their EHE numbers over the past 2 years so I can see how ours compare? Also any strategies that have been successful in reducing the issue?

[Sutton School Life @SuttSchoolLife]

@ErdingtonAcad use classroom cameras so staff can share their teaching tips
@erdingtonacadHT @Fairfax_MAT @IrisconnectUk

https://t.co/qCQcbj1v9y

[Sutton School Life @SuttSchoolLife]

‘We want to show staff and students alike that you can balance a successful career with a thriving family life.”

@ErdingtonAcad and @Fairfax_MAT are going above and beyond to help mums stay in teaching

Full story⬇️
https://t.co/Scf2rF9PO8

[Sutton School Life @SuttSchoolLife]

“We are delighted with these awards – it has been a huge effort, by so many people.”

Prestigious awards recognise massive increase in attendance at @FairfaxSchool
@Fairfax_MAT @FFaxPrincipal

Full story⬇️
https://t.co/6kVnYWkbwy

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

So proud! Three shortlisted nominations for the Education Awards 2025 from @Fairfax_MAT
@BournvilleSch for Transforming Lives through Partnerships
2 colleagues from @FairfaxSchool one for Services to Education and one for Outstanding Student Support #EA2025 #excellence #ambition

[FMAT @Fairfax_MAT]

Today, @FairfaxSWA were thrilled to welcome Solihull Mayoress, Shahin Ashraf.
It was a fantastic opportunity for Mrs Ashraf to witness the incredible progress being made.
She had the pleasure of meeting some wonderful students during her tour.
#excellence #community #ambition

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

@Headteacherchat Follow your policy. If it doesn't allow it then don't as if you bend this then you will face issues later

[FMAT @Fairfax_MAT]

A unique new community room @BournvilleSch part of the ambitious @Fairfax_MAT which will help students and staff connect with the local community was officially opened by local MP @AlistairCarns
#excellence #dedciation #community

Read More ⬇️
https://t.co/tdX9PLVwbj

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

Some great opportunities for talented individuals to be part of something special. From ECT to potential Principals check out our career opportunities.

[FMAT @Fairfax_MAT]

Ready for your next career move? There are currently several exciting opportunities across @Fairfax_MAT. Our academies include: @FairfaxSchool @BournvilleSch @ErdingtonAcad & @FairfaxSWA
For full details on our vacancies, click on the link below.
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https://t.co/jF7naPBg96

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

A great example of the strategy to improve the quality of education in action

[FMAT @Fairfax_MAT]

Simone Mabbett, Vice Principal @ErdingtonAcad reflects upon what has been a truly transformational process in terms of how they effectively use formative assessment in their classrooms #excellence #dedication #integrity #ambition

https://t.co/FENXzeA0qo

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

A great article from one of our teaching and learning lead @ErdingtonAcad Showcasing the great work that's happening here. This academy is really flying right now and well worth a visit. #enrichinglivestransformingfutures
https://t.co/PYoUFYfppj

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

It was a great day with great discussion and learning for us all taking place. Thankyou for co-ordinating the event for us.

[Alice Gregson @AliceGregson3]

Brilliant to join King's Group Academies for one of two @ForumStrategyUK study visits taking place for our networks today. We're fully immersed in their improvement at scale model - spending time with leaders at all levels to hear their experiences & ideas #ProfessionalGenerosity

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

So proud of the whole team. the hard work and dedication to enriching lives and transforming futures is having real demonstrable impact on all of our students. 11th most improved for GCSE outcomes too!

[FMAT @Fairfax_MAT]

@Fairfax_MAT is proud to announce that attendance in our secondary schools was 4th most improved of all Trusts in the country last year.

The DfE data for 2023/24 showed an improvement of 1.2% against a national picture of 0.2%.

#attendancematters #excellence #dedication

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

4th most improved Trust for attendance, 10th most improved for GCSE outcomes, A-Level outcomes sig plus and best in the area.
It's a great time to join @Fairfax_MAT a Trust that is really going places and delivering on its vision of enriching lives and transforming futures.

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

We are thrilled to share the impact of our strategy has led to @Fairfax_MAT being the 4th most improved Trust for attendance! This achievement reflects the hard work of our incredible colleagues. We're excited about the trajectory for 24/25 which suggests even more is to come!

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

Delighted to share the case study on our Trust wide attendance strategy that has delivered measurable impact. It was great working with @ForumStrategyUK sign up to read the full article at the link #ambition @Fairfax_MAT
https://t.co/7KL6PXu8Vr

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

It's great to be part of a team where success and supporting each other is widely and openly celebrated within and between schools and across the Trust. #ambition #respect #tradition

[FMAT @Fairfax_MAT]

@fairfax_MAT are committed to the open acknowledgment and praise of individual & team achievements.
This culture of publicly celebrating success has recently been recognised by Perkbox & we have been awarded a 2025 Top Appreciator Award. 

https://t.co/MAUaNSiOat

#excellence

[FMAT Director of Education @Martyn_Jobling]

Who'd have thought I would be a cover boy at my age! Well the corner of my head anyway 😂On a serious note there is a great article in this from some Trust called
@Fairfax_MAT
well worth a read I think!