PLYMOUTH CAST

Plymouth CAST is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Senior Executive Leadership Team as Director of Education . This strategic role is central to our mission of providing an excellent Catholic education for every child across our 34 schools and nursery. Remuneration: £113,949 - £129,431 per annum. Contract: Permanent, full-time (Starting 1st September 2026). Location: Mobile/Hybrid working (covering Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset). Leadership: Reporting directly to the CEO, you will line-manage School Improvement Officers and provide strategic oversight for curriculum, teaching, and safeguarding across all phases (EYFS to Post-16). Key Responsibilities: Strategic Vision: Drive the Trust's five-year goals for excellence in faith formation and academic progress. School Improvement: Lead a rigorous quality assurance framework to secure strong academic outcomes and personal development. Ethos: Authentically embed Catholic values and mission within educational practice. Safeguarding: Provide executive oversight of safeguarding culture and statutory compliance Trust-wide. Requirements: Experience: Proven track record of successful senior leadership across multiple schools and phases. Expertise: Deep knowledge of curriculum progression, inspection frameworks, and safeguarding legislation. Qualities: Strategic clarity, integrity, and the ability to influence and coach senior leaders. Commitment: While being Catholic is not a requirement, a clear commitment to promoting the Trust's Catholic mission is essential. Why Join Us? We value our leaders and are committed to creating an environment in which you can thrive both professionally and personally, with benefits including essential car user allowance, 35 days of annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. A relocation package of up to £8,000 is available for qualifying candidates.