Director of Education
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Director of Education
Location: Esteem Multi Academy Central Offices are based at Lake View Drive, Sherwood Park, NG15 0DT. This role will require regular visits to all of our school sites.
Salary: £90,365-£99,660(Leadership 30-34)
Start date: TBC
Contract: 37 hours per week, all year round
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust currently comprises of twelve academies throughout Derbyshire, Derby City, and east Staffordshire, consisting of 1 infant and nursery academy with an enhanced resource hub, 7 SEND academies and 4 alternative provision academies.
This key strategic role will be leading and monitoring the improvement of standards and quality of education in Esteem Multi-Academy Trust and ensuring a performance culture is embedded across all academies.
The successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will provide focused support to academies within the MAT, developing and leading the Trust School Improvement Strategy, CPD opportunities and school improvement networks within the Esteem Multi-Academy Trust and the local and wider region.
A QTS holder with a minimum of 3 years’ experience at Headteacher / senior leader level with significant successful school improvement experience will be required for this role.
Benefits include: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, mileage allowance paid at 45p per mile, Westfield Health membership, access to a range of CPD opportunities.
For further information, please visit our website at www.esteemmat.co.uk/jointheteam. Please use the relevant application form on the MAT website or apply via TES; CVs alone will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Monday 27 February 2023 (12.00pm)
Interview date: Thursday 09 and Friday 10 March 2023
Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £90,365.00-£99,660.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 27/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Director of Education roles across Esteem Multi-Academy Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £90,365 - £99,660 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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