Hub Director

Cornwall Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Academy Partnership is seeking an exceptional Hub Director to lead a group of small schools in North Devon and Torrington. You will be the strategic lead for the Hub, designing models that keep schools sustainable while providing the benefits of partnership.

You will report to the Heads of School and guide them to deliver strong outcomes for children across the Trust. We are looking for an experienced Headteacher or system leader with a proven track record of school improvement and

Qualifications

• Proven leader with a strong track record of school improvement and sustained outcomes.
• Experience in leading a hub or multi-site education environment preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Design the Hub model and act as strategic lead for the Hub.
• Provide accountability for supporting and challenging headteachers and school leaders.
• Drive continuous educational improvement across small schools and partners.
• Collaborate with business support to ensure operational effectiveness and impact.

Job description

We are looking for an exceptional Hub Director to lead a group of our small schools in North Devon and Torrington areas. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and successful school leader to make a significant contribution to educational improvement across multiple communities.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a leader who is ambitious, driven and hungry to make a difference You will be accountable for supporting and challenging school leaders, driving improvement, and ensuring that the impact of our work is felt where it matters most: in the experiences and outcomes of our children.

The role requires you to be the strategic lead for the Hub which includes the design of the Hub model. You will be instrumental in designing an approach which ensures small schools are sustainable whilst enjoying all the benefits of being part of a partnership of schools. The Heads of School will report directly to you, and they will deliver the operational leadership to each school.

We are looking for a proven leader with a strong track record of successful school improvement and sustained outcomes. You will be excited by the opportunity to nurture future Headteachers and Leaders, helping others grow whilst continuing your own leadership journey.

The Learning Academy Partnership is driven by mission and beliefs ensuring that every child has the right to live life to the full. We are committed to improving educational outcomes for underserved children across schools and breaking down barriers to social mobility. We are passionate about our role in social justice within our communities and tackling stubborn South West deprivation.

You will be joining a strong, single organisation with a culture of collective efficacy and one that is rooted in our Christian foundation. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, and our leaders are committed to sharing expertise and taking collective responsibility for all children across the Trust.

This role would suit an experienced Headteacher, Executive Headteacher or system leader. For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to broaden your strategic leadership experience and play a key role in shaping the future direction of our growing organisation.

You will benefit from excellent systems and support from the Business Support team who manage all aspects of the operations, leaving you space to lead the Hub.

The closing date for this post is Monday 30th November 2026 (9am) with interviews anticipated to take place across two days week commencing 14th December 2026.

The Learning Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

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

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.

Organisation address:

Learning Academy Partnership
Suite 4 Zealley House
Greenhill Way
KINGSTEIGNTON
TQ12 3SB

Contact detail: Kirsty Wright

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.lapsw.co.uk