Director of Secondary Education

The Learning Partnership is looking to appoint an experienced school improver to the role of Director of Secondary Education to deliver the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

We are seeking a highly experienced and inspirational individual to join our team in leading our secondary school improvement strategy and delivering impactful improvement across our schools as our Director of Secondary Education. This role requires someone with deep expertise in raising standards, a strong track record in building sustainable improvement cultures and a passion for our core values.

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring substantial experience in school leadership and improvement, ideally having had a significant impact in one or more secondary schools and/or with Ofsted. The successful candidate will not only have a proven track record in raising student outcomes but also understand how to create and nurture an environment where sustainable improvements flourish.

The Director of Secondary Education will work closely with the DCEO to plan and implement progression across all key stages and phases of education. They will also work with the DCEO and Director of Primary on the overarching education strategy, ensuring a one team approach to our schools.

Key to the role is the ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders, underpinned by in-depth knowledge and understanding of the wider educational agenda including current national policies and educational issues.

You should have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to inspire, challenge and motivate others and create effective relationships between all stakeholders.

Calm under pressure, with a proven track record of problem-solving and conflict resolution, your natural resilience, determination and optimism should complement your critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity and rigour.

Above all, you will act as an ambassador for the Trust, upholding and promoting the ethos and values of The Learning Partnership at all times.