Education Director (Secondary)

Greenwood Academies Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub access

Wellbeing Gateway platform and app

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Mental Health First Aider training

CPD, Apprenticeships and professional

Generous public sector pension schemes

Job summary

Greenwood Academies Trust is seeking an exceptional Education Director to lead its thriving secondary academies. You will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the network, inspire staff and students, and drive continuous improvement in academic outcomes, safeguarding, and pastoral care.

A deep commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing is essential. You will collaborate with the Trust’s leadership to align goals with wider strategic priorities, champion

Qualifications

• Proven track record of school improvement and leadership impact.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Deep commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing.
• Ability to lead with empathy, resilience, and strategic clarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Secondary Academies.
• Inspire staff, students, and community with a clear vision for excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement in academic outcomes, safeguarding, and pastoral care.
• Champion equity, inclusion, and opportunity for every learner.
• Collaborate with Trust leadership to align goals with strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Strategic vision

Education

Senior leadership experience in education

Job description

Be the Visionary Leader who inspires change!

Greenwood Academies Trust, is seeking an exceptional and dynamic Education Director to lead our thriving secondary academies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight over our Secondary Academies
• Inspire staff, students, and the wider community with a clear vision for excellence
• Drive continuous improvement in academic outcomes, safeguarding, and pastoral care
• Champion equity, inclusion, and opportunity for every learner
• Work closely with the Trust’s leadership team to align goals with wider strategic priorities

What we're looking for

We welcome applications from experienced senior leaders who can demonstrate:

• A proven track record of school improvement and leadership impact
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• A deep commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
• The ability to lead with empathy, resilience, and strategic clarity

We are proud of our inclusive culture, our commitment to staff wellbeing, and our innovative approach to teaching and learning. As part of Greenwood Academies Trust, you’ll benefit from a collaborative network of leaders, bespoke CPD opportunities, and a shared mission to transform lives through education.

Benefits

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.