Deputy Director of Education – Elevate Outcomes

SAMpeople; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beckmead Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic Deputy Director of Education to champion excellence across our specialised provisions and drive Ofsted readiness.

You will oversee QA frameworks, safeguarding, attendance and support Headteachers to deliver high-impact education and care for vulnerable learners.

This role balances strategic leadership with hands-on coaching across the trust.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight across quality assurance, safeguarding, attendance and Ofsted readiness.
• Lead and support a group of Headteachers to deliver exceptional education and care for vulnerable students.

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification essential

Job description

The Beckmead Trust is seeking a dynamic Deputy Director of Education to champion excellence across our specialised provisions.

Working in close partnership with the Director of Education and Care, you will be the driving force behind our Trust-wide frameworks for quality assurance, safeguarding, attendance, and continuous Ofsted readiness.

In this role, you will balance high-level strategic oversight with practical assistance, overseeing a small group of Headteachers and supporting them to provide exceptional, impactful education and care for our vulnerable students.

For more information, please see the Job Description.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualification essential

The Beckmead Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people so expect all staff and volunteers, as well as those who work on the premises, to share this commitment. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance to include the ability to participate in Physical Intervention and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. We will also carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

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