Director of Leadership and Professional Development

Orion Education is seeking an experienced and inspirational educational leader to join the Trust as Director of Leadership and Professional Development. This strategic leadership role will shape and enhance professional learning across our schools, ensuring that leaders, teachers and support staff receive high-quality development opportunities that drive school improvement and pupil success.

Reporting initially to the CEO, you will lead the Trust's approach to leadership development, instructional coaching, early career teacher provision, talent management and succession planning. You will oversee the Orion StepLab Hub, develop strong partnerships with national organisations including Teach First and the National Institute of Teaching, and ensure that professional development remains evidence-informed, impactful and aligned with our values of trust, kindness and endeavour.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly credible educational leader who is passionate about developing others, strengthening leadership capacity and creating a culture where every colleague can thrive and grow.

Disclaimer:
The information contained within this advert is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities and does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. Orion Education reserves the right to amend, vary or withdraw the vacancy and associated recruitment process at any time. We also reserve the right to close this vacancy early and/or bring forward interview dates should a suitable field of candidates be identified. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their application at the earliest opportunity.

Orion Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and any other checks relevant to the role. Orion Education is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.