Associate Director – North West London Teaching School Hub at Wembley Multi Academy Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WMAT/48352

Location

Wembley High Technology College, East Lane, Wembley, Greater London, HA0 3NT

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£68,360.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 24th Jun, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Background

Wembley Multi-Academy Trust, established in 2016, has become one of the most successful trusts in the country, consistently achieving outstanding academic results.

The Trust comprises:

• Wembley High Technology College (WHTC)

• East Lane Primary School

• North Brent School (currently located at WHTC while its new building is completed)

• Teaching School Hub

All the schools in our Trust are, first and foremost, outstanding learning communities where academic excellence is balanced with a broad and enriching educational experience. We believe in providing a structured and disciplined environment that enables all pupils to achieve their full potential. High-quality teaching, combined with a strong work ethic, allows students to thrive.

Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and innovative, with a strong emphasis on English, Mathematics, and the Sciences. It is designed to challenge and support pupils in achieving the highest standards. Across the Trust, students benefit from exceptional teaching, strong pastoral care, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.

We are dedicated to ensuring that every child succeeds, regardless of background, and we strive to remove barriers to achievement. Our schools are highly sought after, with demand for places far exceeding availability.

Collaboration is central to our success. Schools within the Trust work closely together, sharing best practices and maintaining a unified vision: “Achievement for All – One Child at a Time.” Students feel a strong sense of belonging and are encouraged to develop ambition, resilience, and confidence.

At Wembley Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and preparing our students for life beyond school, equipping them with the skills, qualifications, and character needed to succeed.

All the schools in our Trust are, first and foremost, outstanding learning communities where academic excellence sits alongside the breadth of education. We provide a structured and disciplined working environment in which all pupils can achieve their full potential. There is a very high standard of teaching across all schools which, coupled with a strong work ethic, that allows our pupils to flourish. The schools within the Trust work closely together to support each other as well as share good practice, work collaboratively together and have a shared vision of Achievement for All – One Child at a Time as our priority!

Our broad, balanced and innovative curriculum is designed to challenge pupils to reach their potential, with a particular focus on English, Mathematics and the Sciences. Students feel a sense of belonging and know that hard work and a strong ambitious ethic supports them to flourish. Our primary school has a unique specialist teacher model that delivers some of the highest academic outcomes nationally and provides an admirable extracurricular offer to all our young learners.

At Wembley Multi-Academy Trust, we work tirelessly to inspire, challenge, and prepare our students for life beyond the school gates. We support them academically and pastorally, and we are proud of our achievements as a community!

Job Summary

The Associate Director will play a senior leadership role within North West London Teaching School Hub, supporting the Director in the strategic and operational leadership and delivery of the Hub across Wembley Multi-Academy Trust and the wider regional network.

The postholder will ensure the effective delivery of Initial Teacher Training (ITT), Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE/ECF), National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) and Appropriate Body (AB) services, while maintaining a strong focus on participant experience, stakeholder engagement, financial sustainability, and compliance with Department for Education (DfE) requirements.

This role is critical to ensuring that the Hub continues to provide high-quality professional development for teachers and leaders across North West London.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

The post holder’s key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Strategic Leadership and Hub Development

• Contribute to the strategic direction of the North West London Teaching School Hub, aligned with Wembley MAT priorities and DfE expectations.

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the annual Delivery Plan, ensuring targets and KPIs are met across all programme strands.

• Support the Director in identifying and responding to regional workforce needs, ensuring equitable access to high-quality professional development across all phases and settings.

• Deputise for the Director where required, including representing the Hub at regional and national meetings.

2. Operational Leadership Across ITT, ECF/ECTE and NPQs

• Provide operational oversight of key delivery streams:

o ITT (as lead partner within WMAT partnerships)

o Early Career Teacher Entitlement programmes

o National Professional Qualifications

• Ensure effective collaboration with Lead Providers, ITT partners, and delivery partners.

• Monitor recruitment, retention, completion, and performance across programmes.

• Ensure delivery is responsive, high quality, and aligned to national frameworks.

3. Appropriate Body (AB) Oversight

Work with leaders to:

• Ensure high-quality delivery of Appropriate Body services across the hub region, meeting statutory responsibilities.

• Oversee systems for ECT registration, progress monitoring, quality assurance visits, and data reporting.

• Ensure all ECTs are registered and supported in line with statutory guidance and timelines.

• Develop strong relationships with schools to ensure effective induction practice.

4. Participant Engagement and Experience

• Drive high levels of participant engagement, retention, and completion across all programmes.

• Ensure school leader satisfaction remains strong (targeting ≥80% positive feedback).

• Use survey data, feedback, and evaluation to continuously improve participant experience.

• Develop strategies to increase reach and participation across diverse school contexts, including SEND, alternative provision, and early years settings.

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

• Build and sustain strong relationships across North West London, including:

o Schools and trusts within and beyond Wembley MAT

o Lead Providers and ITT partners

o System partners (Research Schools, subject hubs, local networks)

o DfE Regional Delivery Teams

• Act as a key ambassador for the Hub, promoting engagement and collaboration.

• Develop networks of high-quality delivery partners to support programme delivery at scale.

6. Quality Assurance, Compliance and Reporting

Work with leaders to:

• Develop and embed robust quality assurance systems across all delivery areas.

• Ensure compliance with:

o DfE guidance and grant funding agreements

o Programme fidelity requirements

o Statutory AB responsibilities

• Lead on accurate and timely termly and annual reporting across delivery and finance.

• Ensure readiness for audit, monitoring, and review of designation processes.

7. Financial Oversight and Sustainability

• Support the Director in ensuring financial sustainability of the Hub.

• Work with leaders to oversee effective use of the TSH core grant, ensuring all expenditure represents value for money and complies with funding guidance.

• Monitor budgets, forecast expenditure, and contribute to financial planning.

• Identify opportunities to maximise efficiency and sustainability across hub operations.

8. Systems, Processes and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement efficient processes and systems to support:

o Operational delivery

o Data tracking and reporting

o Compliance and quality assurance

• Lead continuous improvement work based on performance data and sector developments.

• Ensure the Hub operates with clarity, consistency, and strong internal systems.

9. Other duties

• You may be required to perform other duties as directed by your line manager or any member of the Trust’s Leadership team.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Senior leadership experience in a school, MAT, or system leadership role.

• Experience of ITT, ECF/ECTE, NPQ or wider professional development programmes.

• Demonstrable experience of leading complex operational delivery.

• Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships across schools and organisations.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of teacher development frameworks and DfE priorities.

• Experience in quality assurance and accountability processes.

• Financial awareness, including budget oversight and value for money.

• Excellent project management, organisational, and leadership skills.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to drive improvement.

Personal Qualities

• Committed to improving outcomes for teachers and pupils across the region.

• Highly collaborative, with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.

• Strategic thinker with attention to detail.

• Resilient, adaptable, and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Key Performance Indicators

• Delivery against Hub KPIs across ITT, ECTE, NPQs and AB services.

• Participant recruitment, retention and completion rates.

• School engagement across North West London.

• School leader satisfaction (≥80% positive).

• Compliance with all reporting, audit, and DfE requirements.

• Effective financial management and value for money.

Why Join North West London TSH (WMAT)?

• Be part of a high-impact, school-led system improving teacher development across the region.

• Work within Wembley MAT’s strong culture of collaboration and professional learning.

• Opportunity to shape teacher development at scale across North West London.

• Senior leadership role with strategic influence across multiple programmes.

For further information about the school, visit our website at www.whtc.co.uk If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at reception@whtc.co.uk.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 9am – early applications are welcome.

Wembley Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applicants. Early applications are encouraged and the Trust reserves the right to withdraw this post should an appointment be made early.