Director of Education

Director of Education

Salary: Highly competitive

Start date: September 2023

Inspire the remarkable….

Established in 2014, London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT) is a thriving Multi Academy Trust comprising of nine schools spanning Special, AP & Outreach and Mainstream Primary. As part of the London & South East Education Group, we have the capacity and scale to offer our pupils and their families seamless education and training pathways - at every stage of their development.

Ensuring our pupils have access to an exceptional education is at the heart of everything we do. Drawing on our collective strengths and shared moral purpose, we work with unwavering integrity and determination to ensure every pupil flourishes and fulfils their full potential. To accelerate and broaden our impact, we are now seeking to appoint a Director of Education. You will work alongside our CEO, Deputy CEO and other Senior Leaders across our Trust/ Group, to shape our future, embed sustainable excellence and drive our growth strategy.

You’ll bring an inquisitive and innovative mindset, alongside a proven track record of delivering impactful change in schools. With strong influencing skills and a depth of expertise and credibility - you’ll empower and elevate our thinking and, work with and through key stakeholders to enrich our ability to provide consistently high-quality learning experiences for all learners across our evolving Trust.

As a talented school leader, you will combine successful strategic leadership experience in complex settings with ambition, creativity and drive a steadfast commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. You’ll have the clarity of vision and personal presence to represent LSEAT regionally and nationally so we can play our part in positively contributing to the sector during a period of immense complexity and challenge.

In return, we can offer you the chance to be part of a forward-thinking and dynamic organisation, working together to build excellence across our family schools. We are also offering a highly competitive salary, coupled with a great benefits package which includes generous annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to employee assistance programme, free onsite parking, a salary sacrifice cycle to work/ bike loan scheme, lease car scheme and annual season ticket loan.

This is a genuine opportunity to work at the very heart of our trust and to play a lead role in shaping our future. If you are an inspirational and purpose driven leader, seeking a truly unique and career defining role - then do get in touch. To find out more and for details on how to apply visit: London South East Academies Trust (our-careers.co.uk)

To arrange a confidential conversation about the role, please contact our recruitment partners at Propelo by emailing LSEAT@propelo.co.uk or call 01273 222 877.

Close date for applications: Monday 13th March, 9am.

Interviews: w/c 20th March

As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an online safeguarding check, at the shortlisting stage and an 'Enhanced' DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children's Barred List check as a conditional offer of appointment. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.