Director of Education

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, talented, and effective individual who can demonstrate success within the education sector and has a sound knowledge and understanding of SEND, to join a thriving Special Multi Academy Trust.

About Us

The Gallery Trust, a Special Multi Academy Trust based in Oxfordshire, wishes to recruit an exceptional candidate to work with the Chief Executive Officer in driving the strategic direction and development of the Trust in accordance with the Trust's ethos and values. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting the continuing expansion of the Trust, bringing vision, energy, enthusiasm, and an unwavering commitment to enhancing outcomes for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. They will ensure that everyone in our learning community benefits from connections with each other, with other schools and with organisations associated with our broader educational remit.

About the Role

The Director of Education will work with the CEO, Directors, the Board of Trustees, the leadership teams of schools in the Trust, and external stakeholders in developing and maintaining core values, delivering school improvement and overseeing professional learning opportunities for our future leaders.

As a prospective applicant for this incredible role, you will have opportunities to work collaboratively to:

• Strengthen the golden threads that hold our Trust schools together.


• Proactively lead all stakeholders in realising our Trust's strategic plan.


• Identify and exploit opportunities both nationally and regionally to consolidate the Trust's continuous journey of improvement and ensure lifelong success for all our learners.


• Employ ethical principles in all that you do.


• Celebrate the positive impact on learners, staff, and the community at every stage of development.


• Ensure that our students continue to experience a fulfilling and enjoyable learning adventure at our Trust schools.


About You

You will demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively and strategically with senior leaders, and one of your key objectives will be to gain the strong engagement of stakeholders with the Trust's vision.

You will be an inspirational and motivational leader and will develop and lead a school improvement team that will consist of Trust team colleagues, school-based staff and other colleagues to deliver the Trust's school improvement objectives.

You will be driven by a strong moral purpose to strive for excellence and outstanding outcomes for students with SEND. You will be dedicated to the promotion of the Trust's vision and values and will use these as your guiding principles in your actions and decision making.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this post and would like to have an informal telephone conversation about the role, please make an appointment with Kay Willett, Chief Operating Officer, by contacting Tracy Duncan on .

To apply for this post please email application@thegallerytrust.co.uk. The information can also be downloaded from our website www.thegallerytrust.co.uk.

The deadline for applications is 11.00am on Thursday 30 May.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 June 2024.

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

You will demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively and strategically with senior leaders, and one of your key objectives will be to gain the strong engagement of stakeholders with the Trust's vision.

You will be an inspirational and motivational leader and will develop and lead a school improvement team that will consist of Trust team colleagues, school-based staff and other colleagues to deliver the Trust's school improvement objectives.

You will be driven by a strong moral purpose to strive for excellence and outstanding outcomes for students with SEND. You will be dedicated to the promotion of the Trust's vision and values and will use these as your guiding principles in your actions and decision making.

The Gallery Trust, a Special Multi Academy Trust based in Oxfordshire, wishes to recruit an exceptional candidate to work with the Chief Executive Officer in driving the strategic direction and development of the Trust in accordance with the Trust's ethos and values. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting the continuing expansion of the Trust, bringing vision, energy, enthusiasm, and an unwavering commitment to enhancing outcomes for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. They will ensure that everyone in our learning community benefits from connections with each other, with other schools and with organisations associated with our broader educational remit.