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About the role:
Role: Trust Director of Quality Assurance – London South East Academies Trust
Start Date: January or April 2026
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 9am Monday 6th October 2025
Interviews: Wednesday, 15th October 2025
INSPIRE THE REMARKABLE!
London South East Academies Trust are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single child and young person within their schools.
The Trust has grown over the past decade with now 16 schools across Bexley, Bromley, Lambeth, Surrey and East Sussex and further schools in the process of joining. These include SEMH, alternative provision, PMLD, ASD and five mainstream primaries. The vast majority of schools within the Trust are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted and those that are not, have joined through Academy Orders to raise standards rapidly.
Pupils are at the heart of all London South East Academies Trust do. Their holistic, yet personalised approach enables every child to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of background or their learning needs, supporting them to progress successfully through education and on to leading fulfilling lives.
This is a brand new position within the Trust, an exciting and unique opportunity to deliver impactful change to the lives of children and young people. Initially, this role will be working 3 days a week suiting those looking for a part time opportunity or open to working on a secondment basis.
The position of Trust Director of Quality Assurance requires someone with a genuine moral purpose who has been or currently is an experienced Headteacher in any type of provision as well as having experience as an Ofsted Inspector (minimum 5 years) or Lead Ofsted Inspector. A proven track record of successful senior leadership in schools and delivering continuous improvement and meaningful change within schools along with a relentless pursuit to raise the standards and quality of education is also essential for the role.
As a strategic and innovative thinker, the new Trust Director of Quality Assurance will be able to challenge, empower and elevate the Trust’s thinking, to provide inspiring learning experiences for pupils across the evolving Trust.
In addition, the successful candidate must also have:
· The ability to build credible relationships with existing and new Trust school leaders, and a collaborative approach to forging effective working relationships with all key stakeholders.
· Clarity of vision, outstanding evidence-led knowledge of Quality of Education and personal presence to lead on Quality Assurance to enable the Trust to play their part in positively contributing to the sector.
· The ability to build outstanding and professional relationships with all existing Trust school leaders, as well as potential new schools as part of the Trust’s growing network.
This truly is an excellent opportunity to be part of an award winning and inspirational Trust committed to providing the best possible education and outcomes for all students.
London South East Academies Trust hope this role has inspired you and very much welcome conversations and meetings from interested candidates.
For a candidate application pack and / or to arrange your conversation/meeting, please get in touch with our Recruitment Partner Charlotte Cuthbert of Cuthbert Colvill at charlotte@cuthbertcolvill.co.uk
About The Company
London South East Academies Trust’s growing network currently comprises thirteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, Lambeth and Surrey.
Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs.
As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high-quality, cost-effective central services to ensure success for all.
Our Trust sits within London & South East Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college (London South East Colleges) and a charity (LASER Education Foundation). This unique set-up provides excellent progression pathways for our pupils, as well as extensive development opportunities for staff.
Our outstanding teams are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for all. We know that education has the power to change lives – and by adding further expertise and diversity to our thriving Trust, we can provide even more opportunities for our pupils, our schools and our communities.
Benefits
Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Free onsite parking
* Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
* Annual season ticket loan
* Access to our onsite gym at LSEC Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments
Equal Opportunities
London South East Academies Trust is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.
As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.
If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.
If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date.
If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us atlseathr@lsec.ac.uk
As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.
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