Are you ready to make a lasting impact on students' lives and help shape their future success? Join our dedicated and passionate Pastoral Team at The Bulwell Academy.
Job Title: Director of Achievement
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £44,075 - £45,091 (SCP per annum actual salary
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 0.4 or or 2 days per week) 52 weeks – Job Share
Application Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Interview Date: W/C 16 March 2026
About You
As a Director of Achievement at The Bulwell Academy, you will bring a compassionate and proactive approach to supporting students' well-being, fostering a positive and inclusive school environment, and collaborating with staff and external agencies to address students' diverse needs. Our ideal candidate would:
The ability to positively influence and persuade students towards the school's vision, values and ethos, whilst being a role model with a professional approach.
Devise and co-ordinating appropriate interventions for students within identified year groups whose progress is of concern and learning gaps have been identified.
Work with the Vice Principal and Assistant Principal for curriculum to ensure that tuition and interventions are appropriate.
Oversee the rewards and consequences system and leading the integration of SEND, safeguarding and pastoral support plans, and working with the SEND team and SENDCO to implement effective SEMH strategies.
Work effectively as part of a team, use initiative, follow instructions, remain calm under pressure, and possess a 'can do' and 'will do' attitude.
Requirements
To apply for the Director of Achievement opportunity, you must hold:
Degree
Sustained record of professional development.
Experienced at 'walking the talk' with a track record of being able to provide a strong, visible leadership of students.
Proven track record of substantially raising standards of behaviour, attendance, and achievement.
Successful experience in leading effective change.
Extensive experience of developing student involvement in school.
About The Achievement Team
The pastoral department at The Bulwell Academy is dedicated to supporting students' emotional and social well-being alongside their academic needs. The Directors of Achievement will drive improvements in academic performance through the identification and provision of appropriate academic interventions to tackle underperformance, to provide high quality pastoral support, ensuring high attendance and good punctuality and to improve the behaviour and culture of specific year groups.
About The Bulwell Academy
At The Bulwell Academy, our guiding values, Aspire, Work Hard, Be Kind, shape everything we do. These aren't just words; they are the foundation of our ethos, helping students grow into confident, compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.
We are proud to serve our local community in Nottingham, offering a welcoming, ambitious, and inclusive environment where every student and staff member feels a strong sense of belonging. As a school in the community, for the community, and at the heart of the community, we foster a culture of care, aspiration, and excellence.
The success of The Bulwell Academy depends on the passion and skill of its colleagues, and our colleagues find their roles deeply rewarding. If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and the wider community, this is the place to be. We welcome applications from teaching and support professionals who are committed to helping students aim high, believe in themselves, and succeed, not just academically, but in life. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we've worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education.
Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.