Director of Education – Primary and/or Secondary Education
Salary negotiable, dependent on expertise and experience
Full-time or part-time will be considered
Can you support our thriving and growing trust to make our leadership, teaching and curriculum even better?
We are seeking an inspirational, experienced and strategically focused educational leader with a proven track record of successfully improving schools to help us realise our vision of leading schools where children thrive.
You will be a pivotal member of the trust’s strong and committed executive leadership team, helping to shape, implement and deliver the educational strategy, further establishing us as a leader in educational excellence and success.
Your in-depth knowledge of effective school improvement systems, procedures and structures will enable to review our schools’ practices and support them in their school improvement journey.
Your breadth of experience and excellent communication skills will enable you to successfully lead the collaborative partnerships across our secondary schools, whilst seeking out innovative practice.
Your substantial and successful record as a headteacher/senior leader will ensure that you provide effective and inspiring leadership to our headteachers.
This is a career-defining opportunity which will provide rewarding challenges and the opportunity to influence and shape our educational strategy and ultimately make a difference to the pupils and the community we serve.
About you:
• You will be a successful senior education leader with a strong track record in delivering strategic and operational excellence.
• You will possess a strong grasp of the current educational landscape, including keeping on top of latest trends and innovation in the enhancement of education provision.
• You will have experience of raising standards as a leader, ideally within a multi-academy trust.
• You will have well developed skills in leading and managing educational initiatives.
• You will have experience of building successful partnerships in order to improve learning.
• You will be able to provide high quality support and challenge to schools.
• You will have a clear understanding of how quality assurance and reviews play a vital part in school improvement.
• Your leadership style and commitment will inspire and motive others to deliver their goals.
About the trust:
Learning Partners Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust of 14 schools. We exist to make schools better for children and are driven by our desire to be leading schools where children thrive. We believe strongly in the qualities of learning and partnership and recognise that we achieve more when we work together. We embrace working collaboratively to transform the life changes of our young people. Please see the attached document for further information about our trust.
Terms:
The salary for this role is negotiable, commensurate with your expertise and experience.
We are very willing to consider applicants wishing to work either part-time or full-time hours.
All applicants should set out team working and approaches to the role on your application form, these will explored further at interview.
Informal conversations and/or visits are warmly welcomed. To discuss the role further with our Chief Executive Officer or Director of Education, please contact Gaby Sutton, PA to CEO, to arrange a call and/or visit on Guildford 977 239 or email gsutton@ learningparters.org.
How to apply:
Please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification and apply online.
Important information:
• Candidates will be assessed as their application is received, therefore early application is recommended and we may interview before the closing date if sufficiently strong applicants apply.
• When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.
• Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
Closing date: Monday 22nd April 9am
Interview date: TBC