Salary: Lead Practitioner Pay Range LP1 - LP6 (FTE £53,460 - £60,299) dependant on experience.
Hours: Full-time / Part-time
Location: Based in the Xavier Trust Primary Schools covering the Epsom & Redhill areas.
Start Date: As soon as possible.

About the Role:

The Local School Support Partner (LSSP), working with the Local Director of Primary Education (LDPE) will provide strategic and operational support to a group of Xavier schools within the Epsom and Redhill area. The role focuses on school improvement, leadership development, accountability, and consistency of standards, working closely with headteachers, senior leaders, and central trust teams to ensure high-quality education and positive outcomes for all pupils.

Reports To: Local Director of Primary Education.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive individual with:

• Significant senior leadership experience.
• A proven track record of successful school improvement.
• Thorough knowledge of best practice in SEND and supporting disadvantaged pupils.
• Strong understanding of the education system, including Ofsted frameworks and statutory requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to the Catholic ethos and the mission of Catholic education.
• The ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-driven Trust with a strong sense of purpose.
• Work alongside dedicated professionals making a real difference in children’s lives.
• Flexible working arrangements considered.
• Employee Benefits Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Xavier Catholic Education Trust

The Xavier Catholic Education Trust (XCET) is a Surrey based, Catholic Trust currently made up of four secondary schools and eighteen primary schools. The Xavier Catholic Education Trust is a dynamic, highly effective trust of successful schools providing the children in our care with the best possible education within a caring and supportive Catholic ethos.

We support the spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical development of each child, as well as maximising progress, achievement and attainment to ensure their intellectual growth and to fulfil their potential.

The Xavier Catholic Education Trust also leads the Teach SouthEast partnership and is a Teaching School Hub.

Our mission is to provide an outstanding Catholic education for all the children in our schools. We follow the example and teachings of Christ and everything we do will be inspired by gospel values. We strive for excellence in all areas of our work and cherish every child in our care.

Applications by application form only, no CVs.

Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process.

Interviews: TBC