Windsor Academy Trust

Windsor Academy Trust (WAT) is an inspiring and exciting multi-academy trust, highly regarded regionally and nationally for its unwavering moral purpose of unlocking the academic and personal potential of every child. Comprising 15 primary and secondary schools serving 10,000 children across the West Midlands, WAT is driven by a shared mission to develop high-performing schools that raise aspirations, build character and cultural capital and power social justice. With a strong track record of school improvement resulting in above-average student attainment, with above national disadvantage, an excellent culture of collaboration, and an ambitious vision delivered through its ‘five big moves,’ WAT is committed to enabling all students and staff to become all and more than they ever thought they could be.

Not only do we strive to maximise our trust dividend, where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts, we also take seriously our role as civic and system leaders and act collaboratively with many partners in supporting the realisation of civic and system dividend.

We are excited to be recruiting a Director of Education to be at the vanguard of our mission. We’re on the hunt for an individual who pursues excellence, ethically. Who is visionary, innovative and creative. Someone who is collaborative and unleashes the potential of others and empowers deeply. A person who shares our moral purpose and is enduringly optimistic, courageous and spreads hope. We are looking for a  person who makes things happen.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead the ambitious educational strategy, driving continuous improvement and innovation in curriculum, teaching, and learning to ensure outstanding outcomes and truly exceptional learning and personal potential experiences for all students.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is partnering with Windsor Academy Trust on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference RBWAA. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Monday 28 April.