GLF Schools seeks an ambitious, dynamic, and innovative Teaching School Hub Assistant Director to work with us on a fixed-term maternity cover contract from August 25 to August 26. This role could be offered part-time from 3 days to full-time, and secondments would be considered where candidates have the pre-approval of their Headteacher. This Associate fixed-term contract requires someone with QTS and some experience supporting the professional development of school-based colleagues. Your Opportunity The Assistant Director of the Teaching School Hub (TSH) will play an essential role in delivering high-quality teacher development initiatives across West Sussex. This position will be responsible for several key areas within the Teaching School Hub framework, contributing to the strategic and operational development of Initial Teacher Training (ITT), Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Early Career Teacher (ECT) development and supporting National Professional Qualifications (NPQs). Teaching School Hubs (TSHs) are school-led centres of excellence in professional development, delivering training and support to teachers and school leaders at every stage of their career. TSHs deliver the 'golden thread' reforms and are at the forefront of the national professional development infrastructure. They play a significant role in delivering the Early Career Framework (ECF), National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and have a role in signing off early career teachers' induction. At GLF Schools, we strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on race, sex, gender reassignment, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion/belief. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before applying. This is a fixed-term contract from August 25 to the end of August 26, to cover a maternity leave. This leadership role will work flexibly across all TSH streams of work, with specific elements to be negotiated with the successful candidate based on their experience. Join the GLF Schools Community GLF currently has 35 schools in the primary phase and 8 secondary schools. Our schools span a wide area, including Oxfordshire, Wokingham, Surrey, Croydon and West Sussex. As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 children Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across Southern England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education Our Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. Access to our highly competitive teaching pension scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Healthcare benefits Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model The Details Start date: August 25 Contract type: Fixed term until August 26. 41 weeks – 39 term time weeks and 2 additional weeks to be negotiated with the candidate. (There may be an opportunity to extend this contract- DFE TSH funding dependent.) Hours: 3-5 days a week would be considered, and flexibility around which days can be discussed at the interview, with Friday as a core day. Secondments would be deemed to be paid to the employing school at the rate above. Candidates must have their Headteacher's approval before the interview. Location: Head Office (The Beacon School, Banstead) / Agile. Travel to the Teaching School West Sussex and GLF Trust Schools for trainee and ECT visits and conferences will be required. Travel will be paid. Pay Scale: GLF Associate pay L1- FTE £51, 255 to £54, 134 Close date: 21st May 25 Interview Date: 23rd of May 25