Key Role Information

Salary
£157,997.00 - 168,969.00 | L48 - L58
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
12/02/2026 09:00
Interview
26th and 27th February 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Leadership Group | L48 - L58
Department
Trust Directors
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
Yes

Your Role

Your Role

We’re seeking an experienced senior education leader with the ability to further improve our existing academies within a region by drawing on the principles and values of cooperation.


You’ll lead, manage and work alongside Executive Headteachers, Headteachers, Academy Community Councils and the Trust’s range of educational partners to drive forward educational progress. Any candidate must have an outstanding proven track record of school leadership and school improvement. This is vital for developing a high challenge and high support culture within the Hub in line with the overarching aims of the Trust.


You’ll need to have a positive approach to work and significant educational issues with a genuine desire to make a difference in some highly diverse and challenging communities. You’ll lead the Hub support team in a region and be the ambassador for the Trust and co-operative values and principles. As well as being a leader within your region you will also lead on a key Trust wide focus striving for excellence in this area.


You will be a regional leader of six schools, a secondary, four primary and an all through special school in the postcode area of LS9 and LS8 very central and north east of the city. You will become a member of the central senior leadership team driving improvement and progress in all areas on a daily basis.


We’re looking for a Regional Director to drive improvement in its academies and within the Trust.


You’ll report to the Trust’s CEO, and be expected to provide timely and well-considered advice and guidance to members of the Trust Board.


Benefits include: 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility), and a wide range of Co-op benefits


In line with our Safer Recruitment processes, appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.


Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:


  • Succeed together
  • Do what matters most
  • Be yourself, always
  • Show you care


So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!


In the first instance candidates are advised to contact Jenna Everett at our recruitment partners Satis Education at jenna@satiseducation.co.uk or 07593 583047

 

We require all applicants to register their interest for the role via our recruitment site: www.joincoopacademies.co.uk

 

Here you can download the full job specification and find the application link. We thank you for your cooperation.  

About Us

Co-op Central Team

Jenna Everett

jenna@satiseducation.co.uk

1 Angel Square
Manchester
Lancashire
M60 0AG

Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.