Primary School Improvement Officer
Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Preston, PR2 9ZZ20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01/09/2026 (or sooner if contractually possible)
Closing date
17 December 2025 at 11am
Date listed
26 November 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
- £78,702.00 - £93,424.00 Annually (FTE) L18-25
Primary School Improvement Officer job summary
About us
Mater Ecclesiae is a growing Catholic Multi Academy Trust in Preston, Lancashire. We currently consist of fifteen primary schools and one secondary school. In line with the Bishop’s vision for schools across the Diocese of Lancaster, when fully formed, we will consist of twenty primary and three secondary schools.
To shape and deliver the next phase of our school improvement strategy, we are looking to appoint a new Primary School Improvement Officer.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint an individual who has significant experience of school improvement either as a serving Headteacher, Ofsted inspector, senior leader or working in a similar role within a trust or local authority. You will have a strong track record of significantly improving outcomes and building strong improvement cultures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the school improvement strategy across schools in the primary phase. The role is based in our Trust Headquarters with regular working onsite in our primary schools.
The Primary School Improvement Officer helps to create a culture where every child is encouraged to aim high, treated equally, and supported to achieve their very best. Working closely with our Director of Primary Education, our Headteachers and their school teams, they provide challenge, accountability and support where it’s needed. By focusing on local priorities and continuous improvement, the Primary School Improvement Officer works to raise standards and make sure that every pupil across our Trust has the same opportunity to succeed.
If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. If you would like to find out more about the position, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@mecmat.org
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Commitment to safeguarding
Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
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