Primary Education Director

Flexible working considered

Job Overview 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Education Director to join our team at Ascend Learning Trust in this newly created role. Under the direction of a newly appointed CEO, you will be working within a dedicated and dynamic team, supporting a growing Executive Team for Ascend Learning Trust. 

Reporting to the Director of Education and in conjunction with the CEO, you will be responsible for the strategic development of school improvement services to the Trust primary schools, supporting the development of both teaching and leadership. 

As a successful applicant, you will:

• Have a proven track record of recent leadership at Headteacher level in a UK state Primary school.
• Be an outstanding communicator, who is approachable and reliable with a strong presence.
• Hold the ability to inspire and provide strong leadership, with proven experience of developing, empowering and supporting staff.  

If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Why Choose us?

What we offer:

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly, and well-run Trust.
• The Trust’s commitment to staff wellbeing including generous calendar dates and INSET days.
• A strong commitment to your professional development and career management.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• Reward and recognition, celebrating staff success. 
• Leadership development opportunities both internally and across other schools in the Trust. 
• A successful ECT support program.
• Onsite parking.
• Pension Scheme.
• Benefits for discounts via an online staff portal. 

To apply for this role, please ensure that you complete our application form from our website or alternatively email recruitment@ascendlearningtrust.org.uk to obtain this form to complete and return this to us, as we do not accept CV’s.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 18 June 2023

Interview Date: Tuesday 4 July 2023 

Please note if we receive enough applications, we may close this job role earlier. 

We look forward to receiving your application, if you have not heard from us by the interview date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.

Safeguarding Statement:

Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. 

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.