Trust Curriculum & Pedagogy Lead

University Of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, Chichester, PO19 6PE

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be agreed

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 52 weeks per year, 37 hours per week Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Competitive Salary

What skills and experience we're looking for

In this role, you will:

- Lead the development and implementation of an ambitious trust‑wide primary core curriculum strategy.

- Ensure the curriculum is inclusive, well‑sequenced, and meets the needs of all learners.

- Establish a trust‑wide pedagogical framework underpinned by evidence.

- Lead high-quality CPD for teachers and subject leaders.

- Build strong professional relationships with academy leaders.

- Lead the improvement of teaching and learning across the Trust.

- Stay abreast of research developments and share innovative approaches.

- Prepare reports for Trust Board and committees.

- Act as line manager and Academy Improvement Lead for designated academies.

- Promote safeguarding, EDI, and professional curiosity across the Trust.

What the school offers its staff

The University of Chichester Academy Trust (‘the Trust’) now has 17 academies, 2 Inclusion Centres, and a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training base in its education family across Hampshire, Portsmouth, and West Sussex.

While each academy has its own unique identity, we are united by a shared vision, strong values, and an unwavering commitment to inclusive, pupil‑centred learning.

Our Central Team consists of experienced professionals who work collaboratively with academies to drive improvement, strengthen practice, and secure high-quality outcomes for all children. We are now seeking an exceptional and experienced education leader to take on the newly developed role of Trust Curriculum & Pedagogy Lead.

This pivotal role combines trust‑wide strategic leadership with meaningful, hands‑on impact in individual academies. You will be responsible for securing excellence in curriculum and teaching across the Trust from ages 2–16, ensuring that every pupil receives high‑quality, inclusive, evidence‑informed learning.

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.

About University Of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: University Of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust website
• Email address: e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/university-of-chichester-multi-academy-trust

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