Director of Education (Regional)

Gilbert Meher; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 104,000

Job description

Regional Director of Education - Specialist Schools

Location: London and Surrounding Areas

Salary: £90,000 + Car Allowance + Annual Bonus

Are you an inspiring and experienced leader in education, ready to make a significant impact on the lives of students and the performance of Specialist Schools?

I am working with a leading provider of Children's Specialist Education to recruit a Regional Director of Education. This is a pivotal role where you will support and enhance the overall performance, development, and effectiveness of schools across your region. You will play a strategic part in driving improvements in education standards, outcomes, and provisions for all students, as well as ensuring the delivery of operational and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support school improvement strategies to achieve outstanding educational outcomes.
• Drive the growth and development of new schools and services in alignment with organisational strategic priorities.
• Set challenging targets and monitor performance to ensure the highest standards of education.
• Deliver successful change management projects across a diverse and dynamic organisation.
• Lead and collaborate with teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee strategic planning and financial management across multiple schools and regions.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Essential
• NPQH or Equivalent Leadership Qualification - Desirable
• Proven track record of delivering commercial and quality KPIs and implementing successful change management projects at scale.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior leadership role (e.g., Director, Headteacher) within a specialist education setting.
• Expertise in managing educational projects, strategic operations, and budgets across multiple schools or regions.