Trust Development Partner

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Liverpool, L3 1BY

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Headteacher
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Scale L17-L21 (£76,772 - £84,699 per annum, pay award pending)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Successful experience as a Headteacher, Executive Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or equivalent senior leader.

A proven track record of securing sustained school improvement and raising educational standards.

Significant experience of leading organisational change and implementing whole-school improvement strategies.

Strong understanding of curriculum design, teaching, learning and assessment.

Experience of quality assurance, self-evaluation and school improvement planning.

The ability to provide effective support and challenge to Headteachers and senior leadership teams.

Experience of coaching, mentoring and developing school leaders.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance information and use evidence to inform improvement priorities.

Experience of improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, pupils with SEND and other vulnerable learners.

Excellent communication, presentation and report-writing skills.

The ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

A commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement and educational excellence.

A strong understanding of the role of Catholic education and a commitment to the mission and values of SJCMAT.

The ability to travel regularly between Trust schools.

What the school offers its staff

A unique opportunity to influence educational outcomes across a growing Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

The chance to work alongside talented Headteachers, school leaders and Trust colleagues in driving school improvement.

A high-profile leadership role with significant strategic influence and impact.

A professional, supportive and collaborative working environment.

Access to high-quality professional development and leadership learning opportunities.

Opportunities to contribute to Trust-wide educational strategy and innovation.

Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support services.

Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

A highly supportive Executive Team and Board of Directors.

Modern office facilities within the iconic Port of Liverpool Building.

The opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of thousands of children and young people across our communities.

Flexible working opportunities

SJCMAT is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. We recognise the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements with successful candidates. The role is Trust-wide and will involve travel across our schools, however working patterns can be agreed to support both organisational and individual needs.

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.

The Trust Development Partner will play a key role in supporting excellence across SJCMAT schools through the provision of support, challenge and professional guidance to school leaders. Working closely with the Director of Education, the successful candidate will help implement the Trust's educational strategy, drive school improvement and strengthen leadership capacity across our growing family of schools.

The role will involve working collaboratively with Headteachers, senior leaders, governors and Trust colleagues to ensure pupils receive the highest quality Catholic education. Responsibilities will include school review activities, leadership development, quality assurance, curriculum support, inspection preparation and supporting schools in addressing key priorities for improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious educational leader to contribute to a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement while helping to shape the future direction of a growing Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we will carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust website
• Email address: afidler@sjcmat.co.uk
• Phone number: 07759 720 828
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-joseph-catholic-multi-academy-trust

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust (SJCMAT) is a growing family of Catholic schools serving communities across the North West, united by a shared mission to provide the highest quality Catholic education for every child. Inspired by Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church, we are committed to ensuring that every young person flourishes academically, spiritually and personally.


As a Trust, we believe that every child deserves access to an ambitious curriculum, exceptional teaching and enriching opportunities that enable them to achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point or background. Our schools are committed to high standards, strong outcomes and a culture of continual improvement, ensuring that children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and character needed to succeed in modern Britain and contribute positively to society.


SJCMAT is entering an exciting period of sustainable growth, with an expanding family of primary and secondary schools across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Working in close partnership with the Archdiocese of Liverpool, we are building a collaborative network of schools where expertise, resources and best practice are shared for the benefit of all pupils and communities.


Our Trust is committed to investing in people. We provide high-quality professional development, leadership pathways and career progression opportunities for colleagues at every stage of their careers. Through initiatives such as our Teacher Training Hub and wider workforce development programmes, we are helping to develop the next generation of outstanding teachers, leaders and support professionals.


We are creating a Trust where children thrive, staff are supported to excel, and schools work together to deliver transformational outcomes. As we continue to grow, our ambition remains clear: to become one of the leading Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the country, providing exceptional education and life-changing opportunities for every child we serve.

Arranging a visit to St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email afidler@sjcmat.co.uk.

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