Director of Education (Secondary)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus Education Trust is seeking a Director of Education (Secondary) to lead educational excellence across six secondary schools. This permanent, full-time role involves shaping educational strategies, improving student outcomes, and promoting a culture of high expectations. The successful candidate will have a proven record of success in secondary education and a commitment to equity and excellence.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Headteacher or Executive Head in secondary education.
• Strong track record of improving student outcomes in diverse contexts.
• Expert knowledge of curriculum and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Drive Trust-wide educational strategy aligned with core values.
• Lead improvement in attainment and curriculum quality across schools.
• Ensure schools are prepared for Ofsted inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum Development

Data Analysis

Inclusive Education

Strategic Thinking

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Vacancy: Director of Education (Secondary)

Start date: January 2026

Contract details: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week, All Year Round Executive Contract

Salary details: Executive Leadership Pay Range points 17 to 21 (£109,914 - £120,464 pa, pay award pending)

Pension details: Local Government Pension Scheme

Lead Excellence and Empower Futures

At Invictus Education Trust, we believe education has the power to transform lives and we’re looking for an exceptional leader who shares that same belief.

We are seeking a passionate, strategic, and impactful Director of Education (Secondary) to join our Executive Team and drive educational excellence across our six secondary schools in the local area. With over 5,500 students and 750 staff, we are a growing and ambitious Trust, committed to equity, excellence, and opportunity for every learner.

Your Role

As Director of Education (Secondary), you will be the strategic lead for school improvement and student outcomes across our secondary phase. Working closely with our CEO, DCEO, and school leaders, you’ll shape a culture of high expectations, inclusivity, and relentless ambition.

You will:

• Drive Trust-wide educational strategy aligned with our core values: Respect, Resilience, and Relationships

• Lead and support Headteachers to improve attainment, curriculum quality, and professional development

• Champion success for all

• Develop robust quality assurance systems rooted in data and evidence

• Prepare and support schools through Ofsted readiness and recovery

• Foster collaboration and innovation across our Trust and beyond

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to make a deep, lasting impact on thousands of students and to shape the future of education across an ambitious and values-led Trust.

About You

You are a visionary and driven educational leader with:

• Proven success as a Headteacher, Executive Head or equivalent in secondary education

• A strong track record of improving outcomes in diverse contexts

• Expert knowledge of curriculum, data, SEND, and inclusive education

• Inspiring communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels

• A deep commitment to educational equity and student wellbeing

You will also be passionate about building leadership capacity, developing others, and contributing at Executive and Board level.

Why Join Us?

Invictus is more than a Trust, it's a community.

We offer:

• A genuine opportunity to shape strategy and lead transformation across our schools

• A collaborative, values-driven Executive Team

• Opportunities for professional growth and national influence

• A high-impact, high-support environment where your leadership matters

For an informal discussion about either the Trust, the post, or to organise a visit, please contact Mrs Phillipa Harris, DCEO, via email [e-mail]

See how we’re delivering excellence every day, driven by unlimited ambition and a passion for transforming lives; discover why working with us means being part of something truly inspiring.

Work With Us | Invictus Education Trust

Closing date: 8th September 2025 at 12 noon

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interview date: 22nd September 2025

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as a part of our recruitment process, we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed onto the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.

We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and expect all Staff and Volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary Safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertake can be found at: Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2024 –KCSIE 2024

This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.

Positions at the school are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to a post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). DBS Filtering guidance can be found on the GOV.UK website.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide

As a Trust we are committed to ensuring that throughout our recruitment and selection process, no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010