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Regional Director of Education
More than one location, The Thinking Schools Academy TrustThis job expired on 17 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 March 2023
Job details
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full time, All year round
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £97,202 - £126,945 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Looking for an exciting new opportunity to shape the future of education?
We are seeking a talented and experienced Regional Director of Education to join our Trust executive leadership team. As the Director of Education, you will oversee and guide the educational vision of our schools in our Kent and Medway hub.You will also have a deep understanding of the latest educational trends, best practices, and will be able to translate that knowledge into actionable plans that support our students' academic and personal growth.Providing high level strategic leadership and management you will ensure your Schools provide high quality education for all their pupils through the effective and efficient use of resources and people. The successful applicant minimum of 10 years of experience in education, with experience in a senior leadership role. In addition, you will have experience in designing and implementing innovative educational strategies.
Your new role:
For a full list of roles and responsibilities please view the attached JD
- Line management of our Kent Headteachers and Principals, this includes primary and secondary schools
- To lead on exciting Trust initiatives and projects, as agreed with the CEO
- Plan and deliver strategic change, utilising a full range of tools and support to engage our senior leaders
- Work closely with our Head of Business and Operations to maintain oversight of the financial performance of our Kent schools
- Lead strategic workforce planning to support a proactive staffing strategy for your schools
- Ensure governance arrangements are effective as well as ensuring risk management is embedded at all levels
- Work collaboratively with the Executive team to ensure the trust ethos, of ‘transforming life chances’ is embedded into the fabric of our schools
What the school offers its staff
What you will get in return:
- The opportunity to lead our Kent schools with a fantastic staff team
- Attractive re-location package available
- A supportive family of schools across the Trust and at a local Hub level
- Strong links with the local community and other local schools
- A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas.
-CLICK HEREto visit our dedicated webpage for this role to hear more about the role, the local area, our Trust, and our future plans.
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Next Steps
If you are looking for your next exciting and challenging role in education leadership then apply today!
To arrange an informal conversation with our hiring manager, please contact Simon Arnold via email-simon.arnold@tsatrust.org.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is subject to an enhancedDBS(Disclosure & Barring Service) check.
Further details about the role
Please view our website for this role - Vacancy: Regional Director of Education, TSAT Trust (tsatrust.org.uk)
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About The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- s.arnold@tsatrust.org.uk
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to: o Think about their Thinking o Be their Best self o Shape their Success In this way we transform life chances
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