Director of Education (Secondary)

The Cam Academy Trust, Cambourne, CB23 6FR

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Competitive salary, reflecting the experience of the candidate
• Additional allowances:

  Competitive salary, reflecting the experience of the candidate

Director of Education (Secondary) job summary

THE OPPORTUNITY

Role: Director of Education (Secondary)

Location: Trust office at Cambourne Village College, with frequent travel to secondary schools across the Trust; some remote working will be possible

Reports to: Chief Education Officer

Salary Scale: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Contract: Full time (52-week contract with annual leave allowance)

We are seeking a driven and committed Director of Education to join our trust executive team and lead school improvement across our secondary phase. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced, values driven leader who refuses to compromise on standards and is relentless in their pursuit of excellence for every pupil.‑driven leader who refuses to compromise on standards and is relentless in their pursuit of excellence for every

We are looking for someone who embodies high expectations, deep educational expertise, and the moral courage to challenge underperformance while celebrating strong practice and success. The successful candidate will play a key strategic role in shaping the future of our secondary schools and ensuring that every school in our Trust delivers an excellent education for their young people.

This role is perfect for you if:

You have a strong track record of leadership and school improvement

You are passionate about educational equity and driven to achieve exceptional outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged pupils

You possess a clear vision for excellence and the ability to inspire others to share that vision.

You are a champion of high standards and believe in the power of excellent behaviour and personal development, great teaching, and a rich, ambitious curriculum.

You have deep expertise in how to secure the highest curriculum standards and excellent teaching

This will be a deeply rewarding position where you will develop a culture of excellence that empowers both pupils and staff and has the potential for regional and system impact. We are a collaborative and system generous trust. We actively seek to work in meaningful partnership with others. This creates opportunities for our leaders.

We are committed to the professional development of our leaders and have a strong Trust offer for CPD.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About The Cam Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Cam Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cam-academy-trust

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