Regional Director

What skills and experience we're looking for

Core Purpose

The Regional Director shall be accountable to the Executive Director of Education for leading a cluster of schools, realising and contributing to the overall strategic educational direction of the Trust. They will ensure the communication of its vision to staff in the academies, within a defined but not fixed cluster of schools in the Trust to secure their educational success through high standards of teaching and learning and improvements.

Through inspirational leadership and strategic oversight of school performance, they will create a culture of high levels of professional standards, assessments, monitoring and improvements to secure the highest possible achievement for all pupils in every aspect of the academies ’ provision.

The Regional Director will deliver the Trust’ s operational and educational strategies and shall be responsible for the robust support and monitoring of schools within a rotating cluster of schools, as well as providing support beyond their cluster and contributing to Trust-wide strategies where needed.

Key Duties

* To lead on a core area across the Trust.

* As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to and actively support the development of effective school improvement and Trust-wide strategies.

* To be responsible for the success of all schools with direct rotating line-management of a group of Headteachers/Principals (typically 8-10 schools).

* To support the vision, mission and values of the Trust as well as contribute to the delivery of the strategy.

* To support, actively promote and contribute to delivering the Trust priority areas.

* Ensure that all schools within the cluster are well prepared for Ofsted inspection, are self-evaluating accurately and reporting the reality to the Executive Director of Education.

* To support schools through Ofsted inspections, where directed. To support Headteachers/Principals with parental complaints, where appropriate.

* Ensure Headteachers/Principals are following due process in order to ensure organisational effectiveness.

* To implement whole Trust approaches to supporting schools to raise standards, including school improvement reviews (e.g. looking at teaching and learning across the school) and pupil achievement meetings.

* To support and challenge outcomes and strategies to raise attainment and set projections in key year groups.

* To contribute to the Trust’ s self-evaluation RAG system to ensure there is an accurate and evidence based oversight of the strengths and weaknesses of each cluster school.

* Verifying the accuracy of school self-evaluation and the consequent focus and relevance of school development planning. Visit every school in their cluster routinely to build relationships, monitor school improvement and verify school self-evaluation.

* Some visits may also be carried out with the Executive Director of Education and/or the CEO. Visit and support schools and leaders beyond their cluster where required to do so Monitor and support Headteachers/Principals ’ wellbeing (and any associated absences)

* Monitor and review each school’ s outcomes and key data, including for attendance and exclusion, intervening where appropriate to support school effectiveness.

* Contribute to a Trust-wide action plan, reflecting the schools within the cluster.

* To support the work of the NIOT, including supporting schools to provide school based training and ensuring trainee teachers are well supported in school.

* Be prepared to regularly travel independently to schools in both Sutton and Surrey and any future locations.

What the school offers its staff

Join LEO Academy Trust: Where Your Wellbeing & Career Thrive Hand-in-Hand

At LEO Academy Trust, we believe that our greatest asset is our people. We don't just offer jobs; we offer a supportive community where you are valued, empowered, and cared for. We understand the rewards and challenges of a career in education, which is why we’ve built a benefits package designed to support your health, nurture your professional growth, and make your daily life just that little bit easier.

Why Join LEO Academy Trust?

* Home-Grown Talent: We invest in your potential from day one with clear pathways for rapid career progression.

* Our "TEAM" Ethos: A culture built on Togetherness, Expectation, Achievement, and Moving forwards. Bespoke CPD with recognised training through a range of carefully chosen partners and in-house offers.

* Inclusive Culture: A deeply rooted commitment to diversity, ensuring a safe and welcoming workplace for all.

* Smart Work-Life Balance: Industry-leading PedTech and Google tools designed to slash your admin workload.

* Mental Health Support: Access to dedicated Mental Health First Aiders at every school site.

* Trust-Wide Collaboration: Cross-academy opportunities to share expertise and develop strategic leadership skills.

* Annual LEO Conference: A yearly event to connect, recharge, and celebrate our collective success.

LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff.

Further details about the role

Please see the full application pack linked to this advert for more information about this exciting new role!

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.