Permanent, Full Time, Full Year. 

Based in our Central Trust Office, Harrogate, with travel to RKLT schools as required. Hybrid working available.

We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated leader to join our Trust as Director of Teaching and Learning. This is a pivotal senior role, working closely with the CEO, Headteachers and Trust leaders to ensure every student benefits from consistently high-quality teaching and achieves outcomes aligned with their potential.

You will play a central role in shaping and delivering our approach to teaching and learning, fostering a culture of high expectations and supporting school leaders to secure sustained improvement.

About You

You will be someone who can:

• Provide strategic leadership to drive school improvement and support key priorities, including Ofsted readiness
• Lead the development of high-quality teaching through robust monitoring, evaluation and evidence-informed practice
• Design and deliver a coherent teaching and learning strategy, including impactful professional development
• Oversee curriculum quality, ensuring it is broad, balanced, inclusive and innovative
• Foster collaboration across schools, building networks and sharing best practice
• Champion inclusive approaches that meet the needs of all learners

About Us

Our Multi Academy Trust comprises a diverse family of 16 schools, dedicated to delivering excellence and enriching children’s lives. Our values of collaboration, integrity and respect are at the heart of all we do. Here’s what you can expect if you join us.

• A high-impact leadership role influencing teaching and learning across our schools
• The opportunity to work closely with the CEO and senior leaders as part of our Trust Senior Leadership Team
• Significant influence over strategy, curriculum development and teaching excellence
• A strong and collaborative network of Headteachers and education professionals

Next Steps

Should you have any questions about this role, or our Trust, please contact recruitment@rklt.co.uk  

Shortlisting: Scheduled for 21st April. 

Interviews: Scheduled for 27th April.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.