The White Hills Park Trust
Director of Education
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Director of Education
The White Hills Park Trust
Interchange 25 Business Park, Sandiacre, Nottingham NG10 5QG.
Salary
L28 to L32 - £100,540 to £110,892
Closing date for applications
9.00 am 16 November 2026
Shortlisting
19 November 2026
Interviews
2 December 2026
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Director of Education, providing strategic leadership for educational performance, improvement, and standards across the White Hills Park Trust.
At the White Hills Park Trust, we are deeply committed to providing an excellent education for every child and young person across our schools. Our ambition is clear: every learner should receive an exceptional educational experience that enables them to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Achieving this requires strong leadership, a coherent educational vision, and an unwavering focus on high standards and continuous improvement.
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Key Responsibilities
- Play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Trust’s educational strategy.
- Work closely with the CEO, Trust Board, Executive Team, and school leaders.
- Lead a culture of high expectations, professional collaboration, and sustained improvement.
- Develop leadership capacity across the Trust.
- Provide strategic leadership for inclusion.
- Lead the development of a coherent and ambitious curriculum.
- Ensure robust quality assurance and compliance across the Trust.
- Contribute to the Trust’s wider strategic planning, risk management, resource prioritisation, and system leadership.
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Requirements
The successful candidate will bring:
- An experienced, ambitious, and values-led educational leader.
- Strategic vision and a proven track record of school improvement.
- Credibility, strong communication and influencing skills.
- Sound professional judgement.
- The ability to build trusted relationships and provide effective challenge.
- A commitment to excellence, inclusion, and equity.
Above all, you will share our belief that every child, regardless of background, need, or starting point, deserves the very best education we can provide.
I hope you will consider applying for this important role and contributing to the continued development and success of the White Hills Park Trust.
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