Director of Secondary Standards
Location: Based at Sapientia HQ at Wymondham College with travel across all SET schools
Salary: Highly Competitive
We are seeking to appoint a Director of Secondary Standards to join our trust executive team. You will work to ensure high standards across our secondary schools, line lead our secondary headteachers, lead QA processes across our secondary schools, deliver a whole trust work strand and play a full role in the strategic and operational running of a large, 22 school trust.
You will help to inspire teams across our schools, driving improvement and working with senior school-based staff and Headteachers to further improve their schools.
Do you have the skills to:
* Drive secondary school standards and further improve outcomes
* Support effective leadership at senior levels, including mentoring where appropriate and evaluating and improving further the impact of leadership
* Work with school leaders to ensure that schools are highly effective in all key areas
* Plan and deliver staff training, CPD and INSET, including leading conferences and trust INSET days
* Be committed to the Sapientia ethos of high expectations and our commitment to extended learning
* Be willing to work cross-phase, as required, alongside our Primary lead professionals
* Fully contribute to the development of our trust, as a key Executive leader
* Work with our Director of Education to ensure effective and impactful use of central team staff and resources
If you are a professional with integrity, strong attention to detail, with strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and discretion, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
Strong commitment to professional development with strong commitment to developing your future career aspirations.
* Sodexo benefits account and Blue Light Card with discounts from major retailers.
* 24/7 access to our employee wellbeing platform and resources.
Join a Trust that values your professionalism, supports your growth, and recognises the difference your work makes every day.
For more information and if you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Briony Ridgewell on (phone number removed)
Closing date
17th March 2026
Interviews will be held on
Monday 23rd March 2026
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
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