Associate Regional Director (North Schools)

Horizon Care Ltd; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount programmes

Holiday trading scheme

Eco friendly car scheme

SmartTech scheme

Wellbeing Centre

Cycle to work

Job summary

Horizon Care & Education invites applications for the role of Associate Regional Director (North Schools) based in Rochdale. You will work with Regional Directors to translate our educational vision into high-quality practice across SEN schools in the North, travelling to Rochdale, Oldham, Wigan and Stoke.

The job is highly visible, school-facing leadership focused on raising standards, strengthening leadership at every level and ensuring robust quality assurance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is required.
• Significant senior leadership experience in education.
• Proven track record of improving student outcomes.
• Experience leading across curriculum, inclusion/SEND, behaviour.
• Ability to analyse school data and plan strategically.
• Experience with Ofsted/ISS/safeguarding/compliance frameworks.
• Ability to coach and develop leaders at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement across curriculum, teaching, inclusion, behaviour and leadership.
• Support and develop senior and middle leaders through coaching, modelling and CPD.
• Drive a transparent quality assurance framework aligned to Ofsted and ISS.
• Embed evidence-informed practice into classrooms.
• Monitor impact and ensure improvements are visible, sustained and measurable.
• Provide leadership support to schools during periods of challenge or transition.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Influencing

Data analysis

Communication

Change management

Education

NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification

Postgraduate qualification in education or leadership

QTS or equivalent

Job description

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Associate Regional Director (North Schools)

Job Reference horizoncare/TP/887/1354

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time

Working Hours:

37..50

Location:

Closing Date:

06/10/2026

Job Category:

Executive

Region / Division:

North

Business Unit:

Education

Job Introduction

Location – Supporting our SEN Schools in the North, based in Rochdale, Oldham, Wigan & Stoke

Join Horizon Care & Education and play a pivotal role in transforming outcomes for young people.As Associate Regional Director, you’ll work alongside Regional Directors to turn our educational vision into consistently high-quality practice across schools, driving improvement where it matters most - in the classroom.

This is a highly visible, school-facing leadership role focused on raising standards, strengthening leadership at every level, and ensuring robust quality assurance and compliance.You will support schools through hands‑on coaching, evidence-informed practice, and targeted development, helping translate strategy into measurable impact for students.

The job role will involve travel to our schools in the North region.

What you’ll do:

• Lead school improvement across curriculum, teaching, inclusion, behaviour, and leadership
• Support and develop senior and middle leaders through coaching, modelling, and CPD
• Drive a transparent quality assurance framework aligned to Ofsted and ISS
• Embed evidence-informed practice (including EEF research) into classrooms
• Monitor impact and ensure improvements are visible, sustained, and measurable
• Provide leadership support to schools during periods of challenge or transition

What we’re looking for:
An experienced senior school leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes, developing leaders, and delivering sustainable school improvement.You will bring credibility, resilience, and the ability to influence at all levels, alongside a deep understanding of inspection frameworks and evidence-informed practice.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Significant senior leadership experience (e.g. Assistant/Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher or equivalent)
• Proven track record of leading school improvement with measurable impact on student outcomes
• Strong expertise in curriculum, inclusion/SEND, behaviour, and assessment
• Experience developing and line managing leaders at multiple levels
• Deep understanding of Ofsted, ISS, safeguarding, and compliance frameworks
• Skilled in analysing school data, planning strategically, and driving improvement
• Confident coach, facilitator, and communicator with the ability to influence and build trust
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to evidence-informed, transparent practice
• NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification
• Postgraduate qualification in education or leadership
• Experience designing and delivering CPD and leadership development programmes
• Experience preparing for inspection and working with external regulators
• Knowledge of earned autonomy models and sustainable improvement strategies
• Experience leading networks, peer reviews, or cross‑school collaboration

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You will benefit from Discount programmes, Holiday trading scheme, Eco friendly car scheme, SmartTech scheme, Wellbeing Centre and Cycle to work plus much more!

At Horizon, we are committed to equality, safeguarding, and the welfare of all young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Be part of a team where your leadership makes a lasting difference

Closing date for this role will be the 6th October