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Regional Director of Education

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£97,202 - £126,945
£8,100 - £10,579 / mo

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Plymouth, England
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Position Overview & Specifications

Vacancy: Regional Director of Education, TSAT Trust (tsatrust.org.uk)

Looking for an exciting new opportunity to shape the future of education?

We are seeking a talented and experienced Regional Director of Education to join our Trust executive leadership team. As the Regional Director of Education, you will oversee and guide the educational vision of our schools in our Devon hub.

You will also have a deep understanding of the latest educational trends, best practices, and will be able to translate that knowledge into actionable plans that support our students' academic and personal growth.

Providing high level strategic leadership and management, you will ensure your Schools provide high-quality education for all pupils through effective and efficient use of resources and people.

The successful applicant must have minimum 10 years of experience in education, with experience in a senior leadership role. In addition, you will have experience in designing and implementing innovative educational strategies.

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Your new role:

For a full list of roles and responsibilities please view the attached JD

  • Line management of our Devon Headteachers and Principals, this includes primary and secondary schools
  • To lead on exciting Trust initiatives and projects, as agreed with the CEO
  • Work collaboratively with the Executive team to ensure the Trust ethos, of ‘Transforming Life Chances’ is embedded into the fabric of our schools
  • Plan and deliver strategic change, utilising a full range of tools and support to engage our senior leaders
  • Work closely with our Head of Business and Operations to maintain oversight of the financial performance of our Devon schools
  • Lead strategic workforce planning to support a proactive staffing strategy for your schools
  • Ensure governance arrangements are effective as well as ensuring risk management is embedded at all levels

Our Devon Region

Our South-West Regional Hub is the fastest growing across our Trust, with a mix of primary and secondary schools all having joined within the past year, or expected to in September 23. We are a Trust that continues to grow as we look to Transform the Life Chances of young people across the country. Find out more about our School in the South-West here

What you will get in return:

  • Opportunity to join a growing hub of schools to shape education in the South-West
  • The opportunity to lead our Devon schools with a fantastic staff team
  • Attractive relocation package available
  • A supportive family of schools across the Trust and at a local Hub level
  • Strong links with the local community and other local schools
  • A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support/advice on a wide array of areas
  • Premium discounts for on-site gyms and sports pitches

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Next Steps

If you are looking for your next exciting and challenging role in education leadership then apply today!

To arrange an informal conversation with our hiring manager, please contact Simon Arnold via email- simon.arnold@tsatrust.org.ukor a member of the TSAT Executive Team.

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site,please click hereto submit an application via Microsoft Forms

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £97,202.00-£126,945.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free flu jabs
  • Referral programme
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/06/2023
Expected start date: 01/09/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Regional Director of Education roles across The Thinking Schools Academy Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £97,202 - £126,945 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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