CTTC – Assistant Consortium Director
CTTC – Assistant Consortium Director
Colchester Teacher Training Consortium
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US. Tel: 01206 364728Salary: Leadership Scale L5–L12
Salary negotiable depending upon experience
Full time/part-time or an opportunity for secondment considered
Closing Date: Midday Tuesday 05 May 2026
Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we will be selecting and interviewing candidates as and when applications that meet the criteria are received. Colchester County High School reserves the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be identified.
Required: September 2026
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Colchester Teacher Training Consortium (CTTC) team as an Assistant Director. This vacancy has arisen due to expansion of CTTC’s ITT provision. The role will oversee the Primary undergraduate ITT route, delivered in partnership with the University of Suffolk, while also contributing to the delivery and development of the existing postgraduate ITT programme.
The Assistant Director will be an enthusiastic, dynamic and well-organised professional, leading the development of primary trainee teachers on the undergraduate course. The role will also provide a vital link between CTTC, the University of Suffolk and partner schools, ensuring consistency, alignment with CTTC values, and high-quality support.
The Assistant Director will be based at CTTC and will be required to travel to the University of Suffolk and placement schools as required.
The successful candidate will have experience in the primary sector and will be hard-working, passionate and reliable.
CTTC, CCHSG and Alpha Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All applications must be on the school application form and supported by a covering letter, addressed to Mrs Gillian Marshall CEO of the Alpha Trust, outlining suitability for the post.