Assistant Director of Education

We are looking for an exceptional leader with the ability to lead improvements in standards across a group of schools. The role will be based across a range of academies within the Trust and dedicated office space will be provided at The Howard Academy Trust Head Office based at Waterfront UTC.

We want candidates who will bring a strong school improvement focus with the ability to identify priorities and put in place action plans and interventions to secure rapid improvement. The post holder will work strategically and operationally, modelling best practice in leadership. This role may require the individual to act in a Headship role or to bolster leadership capacity for periods of time across trust schools.

The post holder will be required to have a track record of successful school leadership with a clear understanding of what “excellence” looks like. The post holder will initially line manage four Heads of School within the Trust but will also be required to support Heads of School across the group, holding them to account for standards and outcomes, and where necessary coaching and guiding them to enhance their leadership practice. This role will in turn will be held to account for the standards and outcomes in schools.

The post holder will also hold strategic responsibilities and shared responsibilities which they will be expected to deliver across the Trust

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about our staff's health and wellbeing and offer:

• CareFirst - Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Health Checks
• Access EarlyPay
• Mindfulness Taster Sessions
• Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 – 12 week courses
• Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
• Wellbeing afternoons
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Free Parking at all our sites

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. 

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information, please contact Fiona Barnard (Head of HR) – fbarnard@thatrust.org.uk

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will be requested prior to interview for those candidates short-listed. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included. Applications for flexible working are also welcomed.