Part time, 22.5 hrs per week (Mon to Fri). Term-Time Only + 3 additional weeks.

Due to the growth of the Appropriate Body service, we now have a new permanent role for an Early Career Leader to join our team. Through this rewarding role you will contribute to the continuous improvement of the service, bringing your skills and expertise to support teachers to develop , you will have a significant impact on teacher retention and efficacy. The AB service we provide has grown year on year due to our excellent reputation and responsive nature and we work across a large geographical area in the north, as well as many schools in London.

Our Early Career Leads support teachers in the first three years of their careers. In this role, the ECL will work within the Teaching School Hub, working as part of the Appropriate Body to support Early Career Teachers and their schools throughout the two-year induction period.

We take a collaborative approach across all strands of our work, so while your main focus will be with the Appropriate Body, there will also be opportunities to contribute to other areas, such as delivering the Early Career Framework. This cross-team collaboration will support your continued professional development and broaden your experience.

About our Team

The wider Red Kite Education team work across Red Kite Alliance, our Initial Teacher Training provision, the Teaching School Hub and Red Kite Connect. Everything we do is related to continued professional development for teachers, from the beginning of their careers to Headship and beyond.

You will join a warm and friendly team who are committed and hardworking, highly supportive of each other, excellent problem solvers and creative thinkers. We are a well-established, high performing team skilled in teaching, training, leadership, business management, marketing, events co-ordination, course recruitment, research and much more!

We continually strive to be better at everything we do, and we are driven by our aim to support teachers and leaders to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.

The CPD provision delivered by the Red Kite Education team is of a consistently high-quality. We are an outstanding teacher training provider and well-established Teaching School Hub.  We work closely with our Alliance schools to enable partnership working to flourish, enhancing school collaboration that supports sharing of best practice and school improvement.

If you are passionate about teacher development, we are the team for you! 

About Red Kite Teaching School Hub

Our core values of Collaboration, Integrity and Respect aren’t just words; they shape everything we do. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme - with an employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits, discounts, and rewards. full details HERE.
• Flexible working options – we understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore arrangements that suit both you and the role.
• A genuinely supportive environment – we prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being, making this a place where you can thrive.
• A strong sense of community – collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our culture.
• Ongoing professional development – we invest in your growth at every stage of your career, helping you reach your full potential.

For more about, Red Kite Teaching School Hub click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will have the skills and ability to:

• Model expectations and work adaptably to help further develop a process of quality induction assessment across all schools.
• Ensure positive engagement with all Early Career Teachers (ECTs), Induction Tutors, Mentors, Headteachers and other stakeholders by providing and maintaining an excellent quality of service.
• Support the Appropriate Body (AB) Director to implement the annual strategic development plan to achieve internal KPIs and those specified by the Department for Education (DfE) for AB services.

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about this opportunity. To speak with us, please contact Sara Davidson, Director of Red Kite Education, davidsons@rklt.co.uk.

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’.

Closing Date: Final closing date is 8^thMay at 12 noon.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.