[ref. a72523201] Associate Director of English
Closing date: Friday 16th March 2025 at 9am
Interviews will take place: w/c: 19th May 2025
Start date: 1st September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Would you like to be part of an inspirational central team of talent that lead our growing Trust? Do want to be part of a Trust where the members, trustees, and governors of Together Learning Trust cultivate a culture whereby our leaders can thrive.Do you believe you can be a dedicated, diligent and creative team player and become a driving force within our central team? If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you.
What will you get in return?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a collaborative trust wide senior leadership team under the direction and with the support of the Executive Headteacher, Executive Director of Education and CEO of Together Learning Trust.
You will be based at one of our vibrant secondary schools where you will work closely with the Senior Leadership Teams across the Trust to promote the school’s values and develop the school’s vision.
The Trust is at an exciting point in its planned journey and as Associate Director of English you will really help shape our growth for the future. The central team have close links and work collaboratively with Heads of School, Headteachers, Senior Leadership Teams and other staff within our schools meaning you will be at the heart of shaping the framework that will deliver the best education and outcomes for all students.
Are you ready to be an ambassador for our Trust?
What the role involves in a nutshell:
- You will join a team of school improvement leaders, including our CEO, Executive Headteacher and Executive Director of Education. As part of a team of Directors and Associate Directors you will drive school improvement and secure outstanding outcomes and opportunities for all our students.
- Embrace and ‘live’ the vision and values of the trust
- Lead from the front, demonstrating a strong work ethic and the tenacity to get things done
- Inspire confidence from stakeholders and the executive trust leaders;
- Be bold and creative seeking out new opportunities;
- Demonstrate the highest expectations of your own performance and in turn inspire others to be their best
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
HOW TO APPLY
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Executive Headteacher, Dave Hewitt via d.hewitt@tlt.school or on 07970 807436.
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.