Skills and Experience We're Looking For
About You
* Proven success as a Headteacher, Executive Head, or equivalent in secondary education
* A strong track record of improving outcomes in diverse contexts
* Expert knowledge of curriculum, data, SEND, and inclusive education
* Inspiring communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
* A deep commitment to educational equity and student wellbeing
* Passionate about building leadership capacity, developing others, and contributing at Executive and Board level
What the School Offers Its Staff
Why Join Us?
* A genuine opportunity to shape strategy and lead transformation across our schools
* A collaborative, values-driven Executive Team
* Opportunities for professional growth and national influence
* A high-impact, high-support environment where your leadership matters
Further Details About the Role
Lead Excellence and Empower Futures
At Invictus Education Trust, we believe education has the power to transform lives. We seek a passionate, strategic, and impactful Director of Education (Secondary) to join our Executive Team and drive educational excellence across six secondary schools. With over 5,500 students and 750 staff, we are a growing and ambitious Trust committed to equity, excellence, and opportunity for every learner.
For an informal discussion about the Trust, the post, or to organise a visit, please contact Mrs. Phillipa Harris, DCEO, via email: pharris@invictus.education
Closing date: 8th September 2025 at 12 noon. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. Interview date: 22nd September 2025.
Commitment to Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers, and trustees are expected to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance and includes checks such as DBS, medical, online and social media checks, prohibition from teaching, right to work, references, and suitability to work with children. Please disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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