Director of Secondary Education & Strategy

Washwood Heath MAT; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access via National College

Wellbeing programme

EAP (employee assistance)

LGPS pension

Cycle to Work

Onsite parking

Life Leave policy

Career Growth pathways

Job summary

Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Director of Secondary to join the executive leadership at a pivotal stage. The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will shape strategy, drive improvement and realise the Trust's mission for every young person in our secondary phase.

The successful candidate will lead on curriculum, teaching, inclusion and quality assurance, develop leadership capacity, and foster collaboration within the Trust and beyond.

Qualifications

• Evidence of headship or executive leadership in secondary education.
• Ability to balance support with challenge and build collaboration across schools.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for all students, including disadvantaged and SEND.

Responsibilities

• Shape next phase of Trust development and implement strategic frameworks.
• Strengthen educational excellence across secondary schools and improve attendance and inclusion.
• Develop leadership capacity and succession planning across the secondary phase.

Skills

Strategic educational leadership

Curriculum development

Inclusion and SEND

Job description

Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Director of Secondary to join the executive leadership at a pivotal stage. The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will shape strategy, drive improvement and realise the Trust's mission for every young person in our secondary phase.

The successful candidate will lead on curriculum, teaching, inclusion and quality assurance, develop leadership capacity, and foster collaboration within the Trust and beyond.