Regional Director (Leeds)
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Not recorded, M60 0AG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9b99f5f1-863a-4dd0-9ebc-fb609fc3628e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Your Role
We’re seeking an experienced senior education leader with the ability to further improve our existing academies within a region by drawing on the principles and values of cooperation.
You’ll lead, manage and work alongside Executive Headteachers, Headteachers, Academy Community Councils and the Trust’s range of educational partners to drive forward educational progress. Any candidate must have an outstanding proven track record of school leadership and school improvement. This is vital for developing a high challenge and high support culture within the Hub in line with the overarching aims of the Trust.
You’ll need to have a positive approach to work and significant educational issues with a genuine desire to make a difference in some highly diverse and challenging communities. You’ll lead the Hub support team in a region and be the ambassador for the Trust and co-operative values and principles. As well as being a leader within your region you will also lead on a key Trust wide focus striving for excellence in this area.
You will be a regional leader of six schools, a secondary, four primary and an all through special school in the postcode area of LS9 and LS8 very central and north east of the city. You will become a member of the central senior leadership team driving improvement and progress in all areas on a daily basis.
We’re looking for a Regional Director to drive improvement in its academies and within the Trust.
You’ll report to the Trust’s CEO, and be expected to provide timely and well-considered advice and guidance to members of the Trust Board.
In line with our Safer Recruitment processes, appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Our Values
Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:
• Succeed together
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care
So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility), and a wide range of Co-op benefits
Commitment to safeguarding
Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.
Your Role
We’re seeking an experienced senior education leader with the ability to further improve our existing academies within a region by drawing on the principles and values of cooperation.
You’ll lead, manage and work alongside Executive Headteachers, Headteachers, Academy Community Councils and the Trust’s range of educational partners to drive forward educational progress. Any candidate must have an outstanding proven track record of school leadership and school improvement. This is vital for developing a high challenge and high support culture within the Hub in line with the overarching aims of the Trust.
You’ll need to have a positive approach to work and significant educational issues with a genuine desire to make a difference in some highly diverse and challenging communities. You’ll lead the Hub support team in a region and be the ambassador for the Trust and co-operative values and principles. As well as being a leader within your region you will also lead on a key Trust wide focus striving for excellence in this area.
You will be a regional leader of six schools, a secondary, four primary and an all through special school in the postcode area of LS9 and LS8 very central and north east of the city. You will become a member of the central senior leadership team driving improvement and progress in all areas on a daily basis.
We’re looking for a Regional Director to drive improvement in its academies and within the Trust.
You’ll report to the Trust’s CEO, and be expected to provide timely and well-considered advice and guidance to members of the Trust Board.
In line with our Safer Recruitment processes, appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Our Values
Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:
• Succeed together
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care
So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility), and a wide range of Co-op benefits
Commitment to safeguarding
Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.