Education Director (Secondary)

Greenwood Academies Trust · Nottingham, East Midlands

Education Director (Secondary) at Greenwood Academies Trust, based in Nottingham, East Midlands. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Nottingham, East Midlands
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
20 Nov 2026
Sector
Education & Teaching

Reference b37a8dd7673aa1eaf3dd930ea5cef322ac4ce705

About the role

Be the Visionary Leader who inspires change!

Greenwood Academies Trust, is seeking an exceptional and dynamic Education Director to lead our thriving secondary academies.

As Education Director, you will:

  • Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight over our Secondary Academies
  • Inspire staff, students, and the wider community with a clear vision for excellence
  • Drive continuous improvement in academic outcomes, safeguarding, and pastoral care
  • Champion equity, inclusion, and opportunity for every learner
  • Work closely with the Trust’s leadership team to align goals with wider strategic priorities

What we're looking for;

We welcome applications from experienced senior leaders who can demonstrate:

  • A proven track record of school improvement and leadership impact
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
  • A deep commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
  • The ability to lead with empathy, resilience, and strategic clarity

We are proud of our inclusive culture, our commitment to staff wellbeing, and our innovative approach to teaching and learning. As part of Greenwood Academies Trust, you’ll benefit from a collaborative network of leaders, bespoke CPD opportunities, and a shared mission to transform lives through education.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

  • Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
  • A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
  • A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
  • Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
  • Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
  • Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
  • Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
  • Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
  • Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
  • Dedicated ECT support programme
  • Access to savings in childcare costs
  • Generous annual leave allocation
  • Automatic pay progression
  • Free parking on all sites
  • Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
  • Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Reference: b37a8dd7673aa1eaf3dd930ea5cef322ac4ce705 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via Greenwood Academies Trust

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