Salary: L9 – L13 (£63,070 – £69,596)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 1.0fte
Closing Date: 12pm Thursday 14th May
Are you an experienced primary leader with a passion for literacy, professional development, and transforming outcomes for children?
The Trust is seeking an ambitious, inspiring, and dedicated leader to join our Primary School Improvement Team as the Director of Teaching and Learning, with a literacy specialism. This is a unique opportunity to shape literacy excellence and professional growth across all of our primary schools.
The successful candidate will lead strategic improvement in literacy across all primary phases, ensuring every child has the opportunity to develop the confidence, fluency and communication they need to thrive. At the same time, you will drive an ambitious professional learning culture, empowering colleagues at every stage of their career.
If you are ready to take on a new challenge and make a positive impact on the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you.
Please note, interviews for this role will take place on Monday 18th May.
Our Benefits
- An excellent pension scheme with a generous 28.68% employer contribution from the Trust.
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
- Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
- Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
- CPD opportunities with support from across the Trust.
- Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.
Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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