Regional Director (South Cumbria)

Your Role We’re seeking an experienced senior education leader with the ability to further improve our academies within a region by drawing on the principles and values of cooperation. You’ll lead, manage and work alongside Headteachers, Academy Community Councils and the Trust’s range of educational partners to drive forward educational progress. Any candidate must have an outstanding proven track record of school leadership and school improvement. This is vital for developing a high challenge and high support culture within the Hub in line with the overarching aims of the Trust.  You’ll need to have a positive approach to work and significant educational issues with a genuine desire to make a difference in some challenging communities. You’ll lead the Hub support team in a region and be the ambassador for the Trust and co-operative values and principles. As well as being a leader within your region you will also lead on a key Trust wide focus striving for excellence in this area. Initially you will be a regional leader of six schools: an all through school and five primaries within South Cumbria, Barrow, a brand new region the Trust is working in. Our first consideration is to successfully onboard six schools welcoming them to the Trust and make sure they continue to improve on their progress journey whatever the starting position, this is crucial. Then the Trust will look at expanding the number of schools within the area of which you will be a key person leading this strategic development. You will become a member of the central Senior Leadership Team, driving improvement and progress in all areas on a daily basis. You will also lead on a key Trust project driving school improvement through this at pace. With the support of our sponsor, we’re working to grow the Trust and to ensure all our schools are strong, reliable and provide outstanding pupil experiences making a difference in our communities. We’re looking for a Regional Director to drive improvement in its academies and within the Trust.  You’ll report to the Trust’s CEO, and be expected to provide timely and well-considered advice and guidance to members of the Trust Board.  Benefits include:  31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility), and a wide range of Co-op benefits In line with our Safer Recruitment processes, appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Our Values Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’: Succeed together Do what matters most Be yourself, always Show you care So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you! In the