Trust Curriculum Director of English

We are seeking an outstanding teaching practitioner to lead the development and success of English teaching across all schools in our Trust. This post is an excellent opportunity for an English specialist who wants to extend their experience firmly into senior leadership within a trust setting.  If you have been an Advanced Skills Teacher, outstanding Head of Department/Curriculum Leader or Assistant Principal these posts would enable you to maintain your classroom practice whilst developing your own leadership potential.

Meridian Trust is one of the highest performing academy groups committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.  We are a Teaching School with a large alliance of schools in our partnership

This is a unique role and a real opportunity to join a dynamic team working across the family of schools to raise achievement. It is essential for the successful candidate to have a strong vision for what makes a vibrant and challenging curriculum for all young people, and be able to take a strategic lead on a day-to-day basis to respond to the particular needs and context which may range from leading at a strategic level to running a department. Examiner experience is preferable. 

There may be the possibility of a job share for this role.  The role may include some teaching and/or providing subject leadership in a specific school.

You will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation, so we are seeking outstanding candidates who can realise the highest possible quality of service to support our educational vision, strong leadership and effective support to colleagues, to enable the organisation to achieve the best possible outcomes for students.

The Meridian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Further information on the Trust can be found on www.cmatrust.co.uk 

Closing date for applications:  9am on Monday 23rd May 2022

Interviews to be held on Thursday 26th May 2022