Head of Transformation

Nexus Multi Academy Trust, Rotherham, S66 8AZ

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L18 to L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, strategic and forward-thinking leader to join Nexus Multi Academy Trust as Head of Transformation.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving transformational change, organisational improvement and strategic delivery across the Trust. The successful candidate will lead Trust-wide initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness, maximise value, support sustainable growth and deliver measurable impact for our schools and communities.

Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the Trust, the postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio including organisational improvement, projects, procurement, contracts, assets and service development. The role will play a vital part in shaping innovative, sustainable and high-quality services that support the Trust’s long-term ambitions.

We are looking for an ambitious and values-driven leader with strong strategic thinking, a proven ability to lead change and deliver impact, and a passion for innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus and workforce engagement statement for further information.

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
• Flexible working policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Profile Head of Transformation May 26 (1).pdf - 119 KB (opens in new tab)

Job advert Head of Transformation May 26 (1).pdf - 98.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Nexus Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: hr-enquiries@nexusmat.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nexus-multi-academy-trust

Founded in 2016, Nexus Multi Academy Trust has a family of schools across South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.

Our vision, “Learning together, to be the best we can be,” drives everything we do.
It reflects our commitment to collaboration and school improvement — not just for the children and young adults we serve, but also for our employees, partners, and the wider communities we support.

At Nexus MAT, we believe in creating opportunities for everyone to thrive, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared success.

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