Director of Education (Secondary)
| Posting date: | 19 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 August 2025 |
| Location: | Kinver, Not recorded, DY7 6AA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | edaa9686-21ad-4cba-b8f5-5941919f2494 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About You
You are a visionary and driven educational leader with:
• Proven success as a Headteacher, Executive Head or equivalent in secondary education
• A strong track record of improving outcomes in diverse contexts
• Expert knowledge of curriculum, data, SEND, and inclusive education
• Inspiring communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• A deep commitment to educational equity and student wellbeing
You will also be passionate about building leadership capacity, developing others, and contributing at Executive and Board level.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
Invictus is more than a Trust, it's a community. We offer:
• A genuine opportunity to shape strategy and lead transformation across our schools
• A collaborative, values-driven Executive Team
• Opportunities for professional growth and national influence
• A high-impact, high-support environment where your leadership matters
Further details about the role
Lead Excellence and Empower Futures
At Invictus Education Trust, we believe education has the power to transform lives and we’re looking for an exceptional leader who shares that same belief. We are seeking a passionate, strategic, and impactful Director of Education (Secondary) to join our Executive Team and drive educational excellence across our six secondary schools in the local area. With over 5,500 students and 750 staff, we are a growing and ambitious Trust, committed to equity, excellence, and opportunity for every learner.
For an informal discussion about either the Trust, the post, or to organise a visit, please contact Mrs Phillipa Harris, DCEO, via email pharris@invictus.education
Closing date: 8th September 2025 at 12 noon
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interview date: 22nd September 2025
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.
About You
You are a visionary and driven educational leader with:
• Proven success as a Headteacher, Executive Head or equivalent in secondary education
• A strong track record of improving outcomes in diverse contexts
• Expert knowledge of curriculum, data, SEND, and inclusive education
• Inspiring communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• A deep commitment to educational equity and student wellbeing
You will also be passionate about building leadership capacity, developing others, and contributing at Executive and Board level.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
Invictus is more than a Trust, it's a community. We offer:
• A genuine opportunity to shape strategy and lead transformation across our schools
• A collaborative, values-driven Executive Team
• Opportunities for professional growth and national influence
• A high-impact, high-support environment where your leadership matters
Further details about the role
Lead Excellence and Empower Futures
At Invictus Education Trust, we believe education has the power to transform lives and we’re looking for an exceptional leader who shares that same belief. We are seeking a passionate, strategic, and impactful Director of Education (Secondary) to join our Executive Team and drive educational excellence across our six secondary schools in the local area. With over 5,500 students and 750 staff, we are a growing and ambitious Trust, committed to equity, excellence, and opportunity for every learner.
For an informal discussion about either the Trust, the post, or to organise a visit, please contact Mrs Phillipa Harris, DCEO, via email pharris@invictus.education
Closing date: 8th September 2025 at 12 noon
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interview date: 22nd September 2025
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.