Academy Improvement Director (Primary)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join  our Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust

With the expansion of our Trust, we are able, for the first time, to advertise for a full-time Academy Improvement Director (Primary) to support our on-going plans for improvement and build upon the achievements of the current post-holder.  This a great opportunity for a dynamic and committed person to join us at an exciting time in our development.

The post holder will be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team of the Trust, working closely with the academy improvement team and individual academies to enable them to secure rapid improvement and sustain high quality practice.  

We are looking for a high-quality candidate who can:

• Secure accelerated and sustained school improvement through leadership of the Trust’s academy improvement framework;
• Build Trust-wide understanding and ownership of the academy improvement framework
• Build the capacity of headteachers to accurately self-evaluate and empower them to lead and secure sustained academy improvement
• Regularly review and support vulnerable academies, working alongside leaders to ensure a rapid improvement journey
• Demonstrate significant evidence of successful school improvement at a primary level with extensive experience of inspection
• Support the Christian ethos of the Trust

In return we can offer you:

• Opportunities for CPD
• An exciting staff wellbeing and benefits package
• A dedicated, caring and enthusiastic team
• A varied working environment including a newly refurbished central office
• A competitive salary

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and would like to have an informal conversation about the role before making the decision to apply for the post, please contact Gemma Shave-Smythies via 01722 746948 or office@dsat.org.uk to make an appointment with the Chief Executive. 

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form.

All applicants will be notified of shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. Interviews are planned for Wednesday 26th September and further details about the interview process will be emailed to the candidates in good time.