The Corinium Education Trust is a cross-phase Trust serving the communities of the South Cotswolds. We are a family of six schools with a student population of 1504 across our mid-size secondary and five primary schools. With a strong local reputation, we are excited that our brand-new primary school supported by Gloucestershire County Council is opening in 2029 with a total NOR 630 when fully open. We have a strong vision focused on using our collective strengths to respond strategically to the needs of children, parents and other stakeholders and contribute fully to the provision of excellent education in our schools. 

All schools within The Corinium Education Trust embrace and share our overarching vision. However, we recognise and celebrate our schools’ distinctive characteristics. While there is some alignment in practice, each school retains its own unique ethos and develops a curriculum tailored to the needs of its students. With this unwavering focus on inclusive education, we have been successful in supporting our schools to achieve positive outcomes and sustainable school improvement. 

Our geographically local Trust is based on partnership. By working together locally we are creating a strong community of educators and raising aspirations. This collaborative approach extends beyond our own schools into the local area through active engagement in professional groups across the region supporting educational development and providing leadership support and growth opportunities.

 Our CEO and Trust Board are seeking to appoint a new Education Director to support the Trust in its next phase of development. The successful candidate will be an inspiring strategic leader with a proven track record of school improvement and inclusion. They must have a commitment to developing people and be aligned with our culture and ethos of mutual professional respect and collaboration. 

Through our ‘great people’ strategy, we will in turn provide you with: An inclusive family of schools with positive student, parent and community relationships; 

Our CEO and Trustees thank you for your interest in our organisation and hope that after reading our Education Director Applicant Pack you will be excited by the opportunity to work with us. 

Candidates are warmly encouraged to have an informal conversation with our CEO, Claire Graham during the advertising period. To arrange this, please contact Jo Mark, HR Manager on j.mark@coriniumeducationtrust.net. 

We very much look forward to receiving your application and the chance to meet you. 

Closing date for applications is: 8am on Wednesday 18 March 2026 

Shortlisting will take place on the same day, and successful candidates notified by 5pm on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 

Interviews will be held on: Friday 20 March 2026 

Corinium Education Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to receipt of a completed application form, positive references in line with our Person Specification, and undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. 

In line with our commitment to the Nolan Principles for Public Life the successful candidate will be subject to a Section 128 check to support their appropriateness to fulfil the role of Education Director.