Co-op Academies Trust
Working together for better academies and strong communities.
Co-op Academies Trust
Working together for better academies and strong communities.
Working together for better academies and strong communities.
Working together for better academies and strong communities.
Thank you for showing an interest in our Trust and the role of Regional Director - South Cumbria.
We’re seeking an experienced senior education leader with the ability to further improve our academies within a region by drawing on the principles and values of cooperation.
You’ll lead, manage and work alongside 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 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: an all through school and five primaries within
South Cumbria, Barrow, a brand new region the Trust is working within. You will become a
member of the central Senior Leadership Team, driving improvement and progress in all areas on a daily basis.
With the support of our sponsor, we’re working to grow the Trust and to ensure all our schools are strong, reliable and provide outstanding pupil experiences making a difference in our communities. 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.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Jenna Everett on
07593 583 047 or email jenna@satiseducation.co.uk.
Best wishes,
Dr Chris Tomlinson | Chief Executive Officer

To arrange an informal, confidential discussion regarding any roles on this site, please contact Jenna Everett on 07593 583 047 or email jenna@satiseducation.co.uk
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