THE OPPORTUNITY

Role:                            Director of Education (Secondary)

Location:             Trust office at Cambourne Village College, with frequent travel to secondary schools across the Trust; some remote working will be possible

Reports to:               Chief Education Officer

Salary Scale:            Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Contract:                   Full time (52-week contract with annual leave allowance)

We are seeking a driven and committed Director of Education to join our trust executive team and lead school improvement across our secondary phase. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced, values driven leader who refuses to compromise on standards and is relentless in their pursuit of excellence for every pupil.‑driven leader who refuses to compromise on standards and is relentless in their pursuit of excellence for every

We are looking for someone who embodies high expectations, deep educational expertise, and the moral courage to challenge underperformance while celebrating strong practice and success. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in shaping the future of our secondary schools and ensuring that every school in our Trust delivers an excellent education for their young people.

This role is perfect for you if:

·         You have a strong track record of leadership and school improvement

·         You are passionate about educational equity and driven to achieve exceptional outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils

·         You possess a clear vision for excellence and the ability to inspire others to share that vision.

·         You are a champion of high standards and believe in the power of excellent behaviour and personal development, great teaching, and a rich, ambitious curriculum.

·         You have deep expertise in how to secure the highest curriculum standards and excellent teaching

This will be a deeply rewarding position where you will develop a culture of excellence that empowers both pupils and staff and has the potential for regional and system impact. We are a collaborative and system generous trust. We actively seek to work in meaningful partnership with others. This creates opportunities for our leaders.

We are committed to the professional development of our leaders and have a strong Trust offer for CPD.