Director of Education – 0.8 FTE
Educate Together Academy Trust was established in 2014 and now runs five schools across four local authorities, Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Swindon, and North Somerset. We are proudly aspirational, equity‑based, child‑centred, and collaborative. With a strong central team and highly capable school‑level leaders, outcomes have significantly improved across the Trust and we now seek a Director of Education who can accelerate this progress and help to shape the next phase of our development. Please note this role is being offered on a 0.8FTE basis.
About the Role
You will lead the Trust’s educational strategy, driving rapid improvement and ensuring every child, especially those facing disadvantage, receives an ambitious, inclusive, high‑quality education. Working with the CEO, Headteachers, and Trustees, you will strengthen teaching, curriculum, and inclusion across all schools; use data to secure sustained improvement; and build leadership capacity through high‑quality professional development and collaboration. With strong foundations already in place, you will have the platform to accelerate outcomes and deepen the impact of our values across the Trust.
What We’re Looking For
A proven school improvement leader with successful headship experience.
Deep expertise in curriculum, assessment, inclusion, and national education policy.
A values‑driven, emotionally intelligent leader who inspires trust and collaboration.
A champion for equity, committed to ensuring every child thrives.
Why Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to shape system‑wide impact across a group of schools, working with a committed central team and strong school leaders. If you are ambitious for children, driven by equity, and ready to lead with purpose, we would love to hear from you.
Location
The role sits within our central team, who are based in Kingswood, Bristol. Regular travel to our schools is an essential part of the role. There will be some opportunity for flexible working (in relation to location).
A full driving licence and use of a car is therefore essential for this role.
Salary
The salary is in the range £93,424 to £108,202 pro rata. the actual salary range for 0.8FTE will be £74,739 to £86,561.
Pension
Local government pension scheme applies to this role.
Dates
Application deadline: 9:00am Monday 9th February
Interviews will take place in in the week commencing: 23rd February 2026
Educate Together Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.As part of our commitment:
- All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide references that confirm their suitability for the role.
- We have a robust child protection policy in place, and all staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Regular safeguarding training is provided to ensure all staff remain vigilant and informed on current safeguarding issues.
For further information about our safeguarding policies and procedures, please visit our website.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare any convictions or cautions, including those which are considered 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the Act.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.