Visionary Secondary Education Director – Equity & Excellence

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

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