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Director of Secondary Education

Teaching Vacancies (DfE)5,676 open roles

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Greenshaw Learning Trust is at an exciting point in its development, and we are looking for a visionary Director of Secondary Education. Deliberate collaboration defines our Trust, and our strategic ambitions are demanding. We strive to ensure all children make exceptional progress through great teaching. This is a significant opportunity to influence educational outcomes across a large and ambitious Trust and shape our next stage of development.

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Education, you will act as the Trust’s phase lead for our secondary schools. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing clear leadership and driving educational standards across all GLT Secondary schools.
  • Line managing and developing Secondary Assistant Directors and Headteachers, using a coaching approach to build capacity.
  • Partnering actively with cross-phase improvement leads to break down silos and deliver joint initiatives across Primary, Secondary, and Special schools.
  • Championing vulnerable children in all aspects of their educational experience.
  • Ensuring schools implement effective instructional coaching, disruption-free classroom management, and robust Raising Standards programmes.

About You

We are looking for an exceptional educational leader who brings deep secondary expertise alongside a genuine curiosity about what we can learn across different phases. You will bring:

  • A proven track record of successful executive or senior leadership across secondary schools (e.g., as an Executive Headteacher or Secondary Director).
  • Evidence of driving sustained school improvement and achieving strong KS4 and post-16 outcomes.
  • Substantial experience in line managing, coaching, and developing Headteachers and senior leaders.
  • The ability to combine clear accountability with high support and high challenge.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree.

What We Offer

  • Salary: Senior Executive Pay Scale points 21 - 27, £149,211 to £168,260
  • Location: Hybrid/home or location at one of our hubs, with regular travel required across the four GLT secondary hubs (Sutton and South London, Berkshire, Bristol/Gloucester, and Plymouth).
  • Contract: Permanent, full-time.
  • Start Date: 1 January 2027 (Spring Term), though we are happy to discuss a later start date based on notice periods.

How to Apply

If you are ready to make a widespread impact and foster a culture of continuous learning, we would love to hear from you. Please download the recruitment pack for full information on the role.

  • Closing Date: 12pm on Friday 9th October.
  • Interviews: Wednesday 14th October.
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