Deputy Director of Education

Astrea Academy Trust is in an exciting period of growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader to drive cross phase school improvement across our growing hub of secondary and primary academies in the Cambridgeshire region and join us on our journey. With already two academies in Cambridge, the Trust is looking to grow this Hub considerably from September 2018 and you will play an integral role in this.
 
Working to our Executive Director of Education, you will help define and deliver a vision for cross phase provision within the Cambridgeshire Hub which supports individual academy leaders to deliver outstanding educational provision across academies. You will bring significant leadership experience with demonstrable impact in either a primary, secondary, or cross phase senior leadership role. You will be capable of working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and key stakeholders including the Department for Education, local authorities and Ofsted.

Across the Cambridgeshire region, you will define and develop school improvement support for leaders of secondary and primary academies; focus on and report on the progress of school improvement activities to the Executive Director of Education and Trustees; develop and build capacity to contribute to the growth and effectiveness of Astrea.
 
If you are motivated by helping to create a culture of constant improvement and you seek an opportunity to use your educational leadership skills and expertise to improve outcomes for young people, then we would love to hear from you. You will play a leading role in the growth and development of Astrea and make a real difference to the life chances of many students in our academies.
 
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff, we are also passionate about cultivating our own talented workforce. At Astrea we believe that we can provide these unique roles by providing a huge opportunity to join a dynamic team working across the family of academies to raise achievement.
We foster a collaborative culture where talented individuals can produce their best work. We welcome all applicants who meet the criteria in the accompanying recruitment pack to apply for this exciting role. Please send completed application forms to Ingrid Chambers at; recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org

Closing date: 11th October 2018
Interview Dates: To be confirmed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.