Education Director - Secondary

We think big: lead the way in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! 

We are seeking an inspiring and visionary leader to join our national team.

E-ACT is recruiting a Secondary Education Director. The successful appointee will support outstanding educational leadership across several academies and work as part of our national trust team delivering improvement at scale. You will also lead on one of our collaborative networks or an improvement area for secondary academies across E-ACT. This role will report into the National Director of Secondary, working alongside other Education Directors.

Are you looking for your next step as a leader in a large trust that is going places?

You will need to be a high performing, impact-driven leader with proven results in your field, and senior experience within education as a successful Headteacher. You will have an unrelenting focus on the quality of teaching, learning and outcomes within each academy and the expertise to develop school leaders. This is a national role but with a focus on the Southwest and our secondary schools in Bristol.

Our national team play a crucial role to support our academies across England. You will be part of an exceptional network that make a difference to our students’ educational experience. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Pay Range: Competitive, reflecting experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the delivery of outstanding education across a number of academies.
• Identify needs, source support and build capacity within your team.
• Effectively manage the Headteachers in your team. Ensuring an unwavering focus on teaching and learning quality, and outcomes within each academy.
• Approaching this in a ‘people focused’ way.
• Attending and inputting into all Ofsted, LA and E-ACT led assurance and governance activity, ensuring academy performance is scrutinised, supported, and held to account.
• Assisting with the implementation of national and local strategies for raising attainment.
• Trust wide responsibility for an improvement area or a collaborative network.
• Work closely and collaborate with the other Education Directors, Deputy National Director of Secondary Education, and National Director of Secondary.
• Champion growth in school leadership and development of your senior leaders, with an awareness of talent and succession planning.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Successful track record as a Secondary Headteacher.
• High credibility and senior experience.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of education.
• Passion for creating an inclusive, supportive and inspiring team environment.
• People focused with high emotional intelligence.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to each academy’s values and ethos

As an Education Director, you will enjoy the flexibility of working from home and managing your own schedule. Regular travel is essential, which is likely to involve overnight stays.

If you are interested in finding out more or having a confidential conversation, then please call our advising consultant Sian on 07748 615902 or email on sian@scjconsulting.co.uk.

What are we about? 

Strategic Vision: We firmly believe that coming from a disadvantaged background should not determine your future, and our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ (OMOD) strategy is about creating the conditions where children, young people and staff can thrive. 

Outstanding Leadership: Leadership is the key to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our team and the communities we engage with. We lead by example, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Inclusive Excellence: We are developing a people-first culture, celebrating the diversity of our team and the broader community. Co-construct the essence of an extraordinary workplace that values and leverages the unique contributions of each team member.

System Leadership: Our ambition is to transform the lives of individuals and communities across the trust. We are though leaders on topics important to our communities and offer sector wide support to drive change.

National Collaboration: Our exceptional team members share, and problem solve together across all functions. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.

About E-ACT: 

Join a trust that is going places!

Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all of our children and young people.

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 29 academies, educating of over 18,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.

Benefits: 

Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.

Support System of 29 Academies: Be part of a network of 29 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.

Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.

Electric Car Scheme: Take advantage of our environmentally friendly initiative, making electric vehicles more accessible for a sustainable and efficient commute.

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.

How to apply: 

Simply follow this link to apply for the role: https://www.e-act.org.uk/work-for-us/

We would encourage interested applicants to visit one of our schools and meet or have a call with our National Director of Secondary.

Please call Sian on 07748 615902 or email sian@scjconsulting.co.uk to arrange this. The closing date is Monday 22th April with interviews scheduled for the 29th of April in Birmingham.