Director of Secondary Education

Summary:

Director of Secondary Education opportunity with a focus on strategy and leadership in GLF Schools.

About the School:

A school committed to excellence, inclusivity, and student progress, with a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for both students and staff.

The Opportunity:

As Director of Secondary Education, you will lead and shape the strategic direction for secondary schools across GLF, driving improvement and excellence in education. This role is ideal for a visionary leader looking to make a significant impact on school performance and student outcomes at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a coherent secondary education strategy across multiple schools.
• Provide line management and leadership support to headteachers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Use data and evidence to drive decision-making and ensure high-quality outcomes for all students.
• Promote and support high-quality teaching practices across all schools.
• Collaborate with Trust colleagues to align secondary education strategy with overall Trust goals.
• Champion inclusion and equity, ensuring all schools reflect the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness.
• Build leadership capacity and staff development across the secondary phase.
• Work closely with central and operational teams to ensure schools are well-managed and focused on delivering excellence.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in leading secondary education across multiple schools.
• Strong track record in developing strategy and systems leadership.
• Experience in managing and developing headteachers and school leadership teams.
• Ability to use data and evidence to drive improvement and challenge effectively.
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, and the promotion of high-quality teaching.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Preferred

• Experience in multi-academy trust environments or similar structures.
• Background in cross-phase working and collaboration with primary and secondary teams.
• Experience in leading curriculum development or inclusion initiatives.
• Familiarity with contemporary educational research and best practices.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £140,000.
• Access to a highly competitive pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance and family-friendly policies.
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing initiatives and career development opportunities.