Director of Learning for English

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified individual to join The Dean Trust as a Director of Learning for English.

Salary - £61,882-£68,400 per annum (Leadership Group Pay Range for Qualified Teachers)

This is a Trust wide role therefore you will be required to travel between all of our sites, as and when required, within the current and future Trust.

As part of our commitment to improving educational provision, standards and outcomes for pupils within and beyond our Trust, we are excited to inform you of this curriculum improvement role to work across The Dean Trust. Directors of Learning will identify, share and embed best-practice, drive improvements in teaching and learning, and ultimately contribute to improving pupil progress and outcomes within their subject specialism.

The Dean Trust is Multi Academy Trust established in April 2012, that currently comprises of 12 academies, 7 secondary and 5 primaries, operating in 3 hubs covering Trafford, Manchester, Knowsley and Wigan local authority areas, including some of the most deprived areas of the country. The Trust has seen steady growth since incorporation and aspires to grow further in the future.

The Dean Trust’s core values include traditional academic education, excellent discipline and respect, resulting in improved attainment and progress. “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” has been embraced by all of the schools in The Dean Trust. 

Working together as a team has clearly made us stronger, and the support and challenge of each other has enriched each of our academies and the Trust. As an employer, the Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit regardless of background or characteristics. Our aim is to create an environment in which individual differences and the way in which everyone contributes is recognised and valued.

The Dean Trust embraces traditional values and high aspirations. Underpinning our ambition for high standards is our commitment to an inclusive and caring school community of which parents and carers can be proud. We aim to develop the character of each child.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit regardless of background or characteristics. Our aim is to create an environment in which individual differences and the way in which everyone contributes is recognised and valued.

For further information and to apply for this vacancy please visit our recruitment page The Dean Trust Careers

Application Closing Date: 9am Friday 17th May 2024

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.