Trust Leader - School Improvment

Archway Learning Trust, Nottingham, NG8 5GY

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Competitive (+relocation contribution, where applicable)

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Archway, we are driven by a simple and powerful ambition: to secure excellence for every child. As we continue to strengthen and grow across all phases of education, we are seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our Central Education Team as a Trust Leader - School Improvement. This is a pivotal and influential role at the heart of our mission to deliver transformational, inclusive education across our academies.

About the Role:

This is a significant and exciting opportunity for an experienced, values-driven leader with proven Secondary Headship experience (Although we welcome applications with cross phase experience) . As a Trust Leader, you will operate with both strategic reach and deep professional credibility, working closely with Principals and senior leaders to secure sustainable school improvement. You will act as a trusted partner - offering incisive challenge, high-quality support, and confident leadership - ensuring that improvement is not only achieved but truly embedded and owned by school leaders themselves.

You will lead and collaborate with a dynamic team of Vice and Assistant Principals for School Improvement, as well as Trust specialists, all within a forward-thinking Central Education Team shaped by professional trust, evidence-informed practice, and system leadership.

About you:

First and foremost, you are an experienced and influential leader, with exceptional educational knowledge and the ability to expertly interpret and navigate today’s educational landscape. You hold a deep understanding of the responsibilities, accountabilities, and statutory duties inherent in this role - and you bring clarity, integrity, and calm leadership to complex, fast-moving contexts.

You thrive in innovative environments, build highly effective relationships, and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of all stakeholders. You are a strong strategic thinker who is equally willing to roll up your sleeves and get involved in day-to-day operations when needed.

Driven by a strong moral purpose, you are passionate about equity, inclusion, and ensuring the very best for every child and everyadult across our Trust. You continuously seek ways to improve your own performance and that of others, contributing to a highly effective, sustainable, and ambitious organisation.

Why Join Archway?

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a whole-system impact - strengthening leadership, raising outcomes, and ensuring excellence across multiple school contexts. You will be part of a collaborative and aspirational team, shaping Trust-wide strategy while maintaining purposeful, transparent relationships with senior leaders in our academies.

If you see the bigger picture, thrive on complexity, and are motivated by the chance to transform outcomes at scale, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We warmly invite you to get in touch for an informal and confidential conversation about the role.

We look forward to hearing how your experience, expertise, and values align with our mission and the next phase of our development.

What the school offers its staff

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

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 Archway Learning Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: hr@archwaytrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/archway-learning-trust

Arranging a visit to Archway Learning Trust

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

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