Trust Director of English and Literacy (Secondary)

Carlton Academy Trust (CAT) was formed in 2019 out of the success of Carlton Bolling an ‘Outstanding’ rated inner-city Bradford secondary school. It has undergone rapid growth and currently has three secondary, three primary schools, and two special schools, educating just under 5000 students. The trust aspires to the highest standards, with the aspiration that all its schools are rated ‘Outstanding’.

With English being such a key component of academic outcomes and literacy underpinning performance across all subject area, CAT now wishes to further raise standards by appointing a high-quality practitioner with a proven track record of outstanding outcomes in accordance with the trust ethos of ‘Excellence for All’. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and oversight of English and literacy across all three of the trust’s secondary schools.

This role is ideal for a practitioner who is ambitious and keen to advance their career in a senior leadership role but has a strong commitment to and wishes to specialise in English/literacy.

The successful candidate will be afforded a genuine leadership role, with considerable freedoms to innovate and design systems to obtain the high standards expected by the trust. In addition to the substantial salary, there will be considerable financial support and backing from the trust, and a generous employee benefits package.

The trust has a happy, friendly, open, and supportive culture where staff are encouraged to be leaders to ensure standards are the very best they can be. Employee welfare is important to us, and as such offer a comprehensive employee support and benefits package and actively encourage a proper work-life balance. 

If you like the sound of the role and share the ambitions of the Trust, we would very much like to hear from you.

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited before the closing date, and therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please complete the Equalities Monitoring Form and the Application Form. No additional supporting statements or cv's will be considered. 

Once you have completed the two documents, please forward to recruitment@catrust.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th February - 9 am

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Please note: CV’s are not accepted for this post. Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.