Education Director

BBI Consult SAC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking an Education Director to steer its strategic vision and enhance the quality of educational provision across a diverse multi-academy trust. This role offers the chance to influence the educational landscape for over 18,000 pupils, ensuring excellence in both mainstream and specialized settings. The successful candidate will join a collaborative executive team, driving improvement and growth while upholding the trust's HEART values. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding educational experiences and have a proven track record in educational leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to Teacher Pension Scheme

Dedicated training and development programme

Health and wellness sessions

Membership of Edenred discount scheme

Flu jabs

Annual CPD conferences

Comprehensive induction process

Competitive salaries reviewed annually

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in leading mainstream secondary schools is preferred.
• Strong background in educational strategy and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the trust's strategic direction and ensure high performance.
• Manage Executive Principals and oversee educational quality across settings.

Skills

Leadership in Education

Strategic Development

Educational Philosophy

Operational Delivery

Safeguarding Practices

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Postgraduate Qualification in Education

Tools

Pension Scheme

Training and Development Programs

Job description

We are looking for an Education Director who shares our values, ambitions and commitments to take our trust into the next chapter of its compelling story. The Education Director role makes up part of the trust’s Executive Leadership Team, with responsibility for learners aged 2-19 and in both mainstream and specialised settings. At this time we are particularly interested in candidates whose background includes leadership of mainstream secondary schools.

Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) is a diverse West Country multi-academy trust which is home to 35 schools operating in five clusters in Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Somerset.

The CLF is unique due to its tight geographical concentration, the diversity of the communities it serves, and the variety of educational provisions it offers. We are one of the largest and most respected trusts in the South West and hold national as well as regional recognition due to the breadth and influence of strong practice in our trust.

Our collaborative culture, driven by a strong moral purpose, is key to our success. We believe strong collaboration can drive school improvement and embed excellence in our academies. Our team is united with the common goal of delivering outstanding educational experiences and promoting the life chances of the young people in our academies now and in the future.

Following a recent period of growth, we are proud to serve circa 18,000 pupils who all attend one of our 10 secondary academies, 17 primary academies, an all-through provision, a studio school, a discrete post-16 provision, three special schools and two alternative provisions spanning the age ranges.

Who are we looking for:

As a member of the Executive Team, the successful candidate will help to define and lead the trust’s strategic direction, and secure high performance in all aspects of CLF life.

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Education Director will line manage Executive Principals, Senior Principals and Principals as well as leaders of key cross-trust areas of provision. The postholder will also be responsible for a range of key pan-trust portfolio priority areas including both strategic development and operational delivery.

Education Directors have a 2-19 role and are responsible for the quality of educational provision across all phases and all types of settings within the trust. Education Directors guide and influence the CLF’s educational philosophy and strategy, securing the trust’s mission and upholding the HEART values.

Other responsibilities include implementing the trust strategy to secure improvement, growth and high performance, and acting at a trust-wide level to ensure the CLF remains effective, efficient and high performing across all areas.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Midday 20 January 2025

Shortlisting: 20/21 January 2025

Assessment & interview dates: 30 and 31 January 2025

How to Apply:

Please download the Candidate Information Pack below, which includes wider details on the role and the job description and person specification.

Cabot Learning Federation benefits:

Staff who join the Cabot Learning Federation will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Access to our pension scheme – Teacher Pension Scheme (if eligible)
• Dedicated training and development programme
• Health and wellness sessions and discounts
• Membership of Edenred discount scheme
• Flu jabs
• Annual CLF conferences which provide CPD opportunity
• Comprehensive induction process
• Competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement for year-round staff

The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within academies.

The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.