Director of Education

Futura Learning Partnership; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Futura Learning Partnership is seeking a Director of Education to provide strategic educational leadership across its primary, secondary and post-16 phases. You will shape and deliver the educational strategy, lead the school improvement function, and work with school leaders to ensure high-quality education and support for all students.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be a pivotal member of the Executive Team, driving collaboration, equity and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within education across multiple schools or settings.
• Proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Deep expertise in curriculum, teaching, assessment and educational standards.
• Extensive knowledge of inclusion, SEND, attendance, behaviour and disadvantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational excellence, school improvement and standards across the trust.
• Shape and deliver the educational strategy in partnership with school leaders.
• Provide expert educational leadership across primary, secondary and post-16 phases and champion inclusion.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

School improvement experience

Curriculum expertise

Inclusion knowledge

Strategy development

Collaboration and equity

Job description

Director of Education

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Bristol, BS31 1PH
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 11 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 25 Sept 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be a highly credible educational leader with significant experience of leading improvement across multiple schools, phases or settings. You will bring a demonstrable track record of raising standards, supporting leaders and securing better outcomes for children and young people.

You will have:

• Significant senior leadership experience within education - it's essential you have experience in, or working with secondaries.
• A proven record of successful school improvement across multiple settings.
• Deep expertise in curriculum, teaching, assessment and educational standards.
• Extensive knowledge of inclusion, SEND, attendance, behaviour and disadvantage.
• The ability to provide support and challenge to school leaders with both credibility and care.
• Experience of shaping strategy and translating vision into impact.
• A commitment to collaboration, equity and improving life chances for all children and young people.

Most importantly, you will share our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and that collaboration is key to delivering lasting improvement.

What the school offers its staff

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

Find out more about what it's like to work with us at: https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers

Further details about the role

This is a pivotal strategic role with responsibility for leading educational excellence, school improvement and standards across Futura Learning Partnership. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will shape and deliver our educational strategy, lead our school improvement function and work alongside school leaders to ensure every child and young person receives the highest quality education and support to flourish.

As a member of the Executive Team, you will help shape the next chapter of Futura, providing expert educational leadership across our primary, secondary and post-16 phases while championing inclusion, high expectations and continuous improvement.

About Us

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across the South West of England. Together, more than 1,700 colleagues support pupils, families and communities across the region.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Through collaboration, shared expertise and collective responsibility, we create greater opportunities for children, young people and colleagues.

Our work is shaped by three core commitments:

• Inclusion: We create belonging, remove barriers and champion equity for all.
• Community: We work alongside families and partners to strengthen local places and improve lives.
• Growth: Our environment is one where pupils and colleagues can flourish and succeed.

Together, these commitments guide our decisions, our culture and our ambition for every child, colleague and community we serve.

Key Information

• Post Title: Director of Education
• Salary: Executive Leadership Scale
• Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
• Location: Across Futura Learning Partnership schools and offices
• Application Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026
• Interview Dates: Likely to be held on Monday 12th October 2026

Relocation package may be considered for the right individual.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.