Director of Education

Job role

• Other leadership role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Executive Leadership Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be a highly credible educational leader with significant experience of leading improvement across multiple schools, phases or settings. You will bring a demonstrable track record of raising standards, supporting leaders and securing better outcomes for children and young people.

You will have:

• Significant senior leadership experience within education - it’s essential you have experience in, or working with secondaries.
• A proven record of successful school improvement across multiple settings.
• Deep expertise in curriculum, teaching, assessment and educational standards.
• Extensive knowledge of inclusion, SEND, attendance, behaviour and disadvantage.
• The ability to provide support and challenge to school leaders with both credibility and care.
• Experience of shaping strategy and translating vision into impact.
• A commitment to collaboration, equity and improving life chances for all children and young people.

Most importantly, you will share our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and that collaboration is key to delivering lasting improvement.

What the school offers its staff

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health,wellbeingand development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at:https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers

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.

This is a pivotal strategic role with responsibility for leading educational excellence, school improvement and standards across Futura Learning Partnership. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will shape and deliver our educational strategy, lead our school improvement function and work alongside school leaders to ensure every child and young person receives the highest quality education and support to flourish.

As a member of the Executive Team, you will help shape the next chapter of Futura, providing expert educational leadership across our primary, secondary and post-16 phases while championing inclusion, high expectations and continuous improvement.

About Us

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across the South West of England. Together, more than 1,700 colleagues support pupils, families and communities across the region.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Through collaboration, shared expertise and collective responsibility, we create greater opportunities for children, young people and colleagues.

Our work is shaped by three core commitments:

• Inclusion: We create belonging, remove barriers and champion equity for all.
• Community: We work alongside families and partners to strengthen local places and improve lives.
• Growth: Our environment is one where pupils and colleagues can flourish and succeed.

Together, these commitments guide our decisions, our culture and our ambition for every child, colleague and community we serve.

Key Information

• Post Title:Director of Education
• Salary:Executive Leadership Scale*
• Reporting to:Chief Executive Officer
• Location:Across Futura Learning Partnership schools and offices
• Application Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026
• Interview Dates: Likely to be held on Monday 12th October 2026

*Relocation package may be considered for the right individual.

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.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Director-of-Education-Recruitment-Sept-2026 DoE.pdf - 1.04 MB (opens in new tab)