Director of Sixth Form Colleges Consortium

Summary:

Director of Sixth Form Colleges Consortium – lead a dynamic network of colleges and drive system-wide improvement.

About the School:

A school committed to excellence through collaboration, innovation, and professional learning, consistently achieving outstanding results and fostering a culture of high challenge and low threat.

The Opportunity:

As the Director of Sixth Form Colleges Consortium, you will lead a respected network of colleges and drive system-wide improvement through collaboration. This is a unique leadership role for an experienced senior leader who thrives on partnership working and collective improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the Consortium’s strategic work to support member colleges
• Design and deliver impactful professional development programmes for staff
• Work closely with Principals to drive improvement and innovation across member colleges
• Champion a culture of trust, collaboration, and shared learning
• Support the development of shared practice and innovation across the network
• Coordinate and manage the Consortium’s operations and strategic goals
• Engage with stakeholders to promote the Consortium’s mission and values
• Ensure the Consortium remains at the forefront of education excellence and innovation

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in senior leadership within education
• Strong strategic and collaborative leadership skills
• Experience in leading and managing professional development initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to drive system-wide improvement and innovation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred

• Experience working within a consortium or collaborative network
• Background in sixth form or further education
• Experience in curriculum development and delivery
• Familiarity with Ofsted standards and educational excellence

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangement (0.6 FTE, term-time with flexibility)
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• Access to a dynamic and supportive network of educational leaders