[250506] Secondary School Improvement Lead
Reach South Academy Trust, Plymouth, PL1 4RL12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
25 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £105,000.00 Annually (Actual) Negotiable for an exceptional candidate
[250506] Secondary School Improvement Lead job summary
Wish to discuss the vacancy further?
Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Secondary School Improvement Lead to join the Trust as soon as possible.
Post: [250506] Secondary School Improvement Lead
Location: South West (hybrid delivery model of home and site-based according to business requirements)
Salary: £105,000 Per year
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Contract Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00
For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job share, compressed hours, or staggered hours. Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.
About the role
Drive Excellence in Secondary Education – Join Reach South Academy Trust as our Secondary School Improvement Leader!
Also see our application pack at the following link for further details on the position and the Trust -
https://reachsouth.pagetiger.com/SecondarySchoolImprovementLead/1
Wish to discuss the vacancy further?
Reach South Academy Trust, a leading force in education across the South West of England, is seeking an exceptional and visionary Secondary School Improvement Leader. As the Trust continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for a dynamic leader who shares our deep commitment to inclusivity, integrity, and educational excellence, and who can drive meaningful improvement across our secondary schools.
About Us: Founded in 2016, Reach South Academy Trust manages 16 academies, including primary, secondary, and special schools, with a mission to raise educational achievement for all children, particularly the most vulnerable. Our diverse portfolio of schools’ spreads across Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. We are driven by the values of REACH (Raising the Educational Achievement of Children), and we are deeply committed to overcoming barriers to education, whether they are social, physical, or cognitive.
The Role: As our new Secondary School Improvement Leader, you will be joining Reach South at a pivotal moment. With the appointment of our new CEO, Tom Leverage, we are seeking a strategic and experienced education leader to work closely with him and the Deputy CEO in shaping the future of secondary education across the Trust. You will play a key role in driving school improvement, supporting headteachers, and ensuring excellent outcomes for every student. Collaborating with a dedicated senior leadership team and engaging with Trustees committed to inclusivity and excellence, you will help build on our strong foundations and deliver real impact where it matters most.
Location: The postholder will be based at one of the Trusts existing secondary schools, UTC Plymouth, Millbay Academy in Plymouth, or Thomas Hall School in Exeter, but will be expected to work across all three schools as needed, with a physical presence in schools on a daily basis. As the Trust grows, travel to other secondary schools within the South West will also be required, depending on future school locations.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership of School Improvement
Develop and implement the Trust’s secondary school improvement strategy in collaboration with the CEO and Deputy CEO.
Provide expert advice on standards and performance, align improvement plans with Trust priorities, and promote a culture of high expectations.
Performance Leadership and Accountability
Inspire and hold Headteachers to account for school performance and improvement.
Lead performance reviews, ensure high outcomes for pupils, and oversee Ofsted preparation and response to underperformance.
Curriculum Development and Educational Quality
Provide strategic leadership on curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
Ensure curriculum is inclusive, high-quality, and coherent across all secondary schools, and support innovation and best practice sharing.
Why Join Us?
Impact: Play a pivotal role in transforming secondary education and improving outcomes for thousands of students across diverse communities.
Collaborative Leadership: Work alongside a skilled and ambitious team of Headteachers, senior leaders, and Trustees, with the support of our new CEO.
Professional Growth: Be part of a Trust that values continuous improvement, offering rich opportunities for professional development, peer collaboration, and system leadership.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Are you ready to drive the next phase of secondary school improvement at Reach South Academy Trust? Apply now and help shape a future where every student thrives through inclusive, high-quality education. Together, we can unlock potential and transform lives.
Competitive Offer
Salary circa £105,00 per annum, in addition, we offer a nationally competitive benefits package with room for negotiation for an exceptional candidate.
Click here to find out more about our range of employee benefits!
Also see our application pack at the following link for further details on the position and the Trust -
https://reachsouth.pagetiger.com/SecondarySchoolImprovementLead/1
Wish to discuss the vacancy further?
Please contact Tom Leverage, CEO Designate on the details below:
Mobile: 07885 610758
Email: tom.leverage@reachsouth.org
How to Apply: Just click ‘apply now’ at the top of the advert.
Application Deadline: Sunday 25 May 2025 at midnight.
Interviews will be held on 13th June 2025 at a location to be confirmed.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
At Reach South Academy Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where every team member feels valued and empowered. We believe that diversity strengthens our community, driving better outcomes for our students and staff alike. Join us, and you will be part of a workplace that invests in your growth, values your unique perspectives, and offers equal opportunities for success.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
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