Executive Director of Education
About This Role
A rare and compelling leadership opportunity
St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional and mission-driven leader to join our Executive Team as Executive Director of Education.
This is a pivotal role at an exciting stage in the Trust’s development. Having laid strong foundations over our first four years, we are now focused on strengthening capacity, deepening impact and ensuring every child receives an excellent, inclusive and distinctively Catholic education.
Our mission
Our purpose is clear: that every child leaves our schools with a profound understanding of themselves, their worth, and the unique role they play in building the Kingdom of God.
Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, we are guided by:
Subsidiarity - empowering local leadership and decision-making
Solidarity - providing timely, collective support across our schools
The Common Good - placing our shared gifts at the service of all children, especially the most vulnerable
About the role
Working closely with the CEO and Executive Directors, you will provide strategic leadership for standards, curriculum, and system improvement across the Trust.
You will:
Lead a coherent, high-quality curriculum from Early Years to Post-16
Drive accurate self-evaluation and impactful improvement planning
Build leadership capacity at all levels
Ensure sector-leading safeguarding and inclusive practice
Deliver rapid and sustained improvement, particularly in schools needing additional support
You will also play a central role in ensuring the Catholic life and mission of our schools remains at the heart of all we do.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a leader who:
Is a committed practicing Catholic with a clear vision for Catholic education
Brings substantial senior leadership experience with a strong track record of school improvement, particularly in the primary phase
Demonstrates deep expertise in curriculum, assessment and school performance and experience of system level thinking
Is passionate about inclusion, safeguarding and improving outcomes for disadvantaged and SEND pupils
Has the ability to inspire, influence and build strong partnerships across the system
Above all, you will bring moral purpose, integrity, and a relentless commitment to excellence for every child.
Why join St Clare CMAT?
Be part of a Trust with a clear moral purpose and strong Catholic identity
Shape the future of education across a growing and ambitious Trust
Work alongside a collaborative and values-driven Executive Team
Make a meaningful difference to children, families and communities