Director of Primary Education

About us

Mater Ecclesiae is a new and growing Catholic Multi Academy Trust in Preston, Lancashire. We currently consist of seven primary schools and one secondary school. In line with the Bishop’s vision for schools across the Diocese of Lancaster we are due to grow to thirteen schools before the end of the calendar year; when fully formed we will consist of twenty primary and three secondary schools.

As part of our growth plan, we are looking to appoint a Director of Primary Education who will develop and implement a world class education strategy that builds on, celebrates and enhances the God-given talent within our schools, ensuring a first-class Catholic education for all. This strategy will be underpinned by our Trust values of Compassion, Confidence and Community.

The Role

As Director of Primary Education, will support the Chief Executive Officer and work as part of the executive leadership team in delivering the values, vision and strategic plan of the Trust so that all pupils are given the best possible opportunities to achieve educational and personal excellence. This will be achieved through ensuring high-quality teaching and learning of an ambitious and broad curriculum, enriched by a wide range of personal development opportunities.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational and strategic leader with a successful record of school improvement. They will be able to effectively use quality assurance processes to accurately inform the CEO, Local Governing Bodies and Trust Directors about the quality of education and overall effectiveness in all schools. They will also be able to build professional and positive relationships with colleagues and external agencies.

Safeguarding

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will be appointed under the terms and conditions of a CES contract which they will be required to sign. The employer will be the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Applications must be made on the CES/Mater Ecclesiae application form for Senior Leaders.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974(Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013), If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘Disclosure.’ Information provided by you or the Disclosure and barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of practice on the DBD website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request.

Mater Ecclesiae has adopted Lancashire County Council’s policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders. This is available to all applicants upon request.

 Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.