Are you a seasoned senior leader with a ‘boots on the ground’ history of improving pupil outcomes, looking for a new role to help with central school improvement? Co-op Academies Trust is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a senior expert who will work across mainstream and special school settings (Primary to Post-16) to ensure every one of our academies provides an exceptional environment for learning. 

As one of two Directors of Attendance & Behaviour, you will be the driving force behind reducing lost learning for thousands of pupils across West Yorkshire or the North West (Greater Manchester, Stoke and the Wirral). 

You will work as a member of the Trust’s Social Inclusion Team and wider central Director team to influence the strategy of the entire Trust, working directly with senior trust colleagues and Headteachers to enhance school culture (including mainstream and special from Early Years to Post-16). This will include intelligent use of data and evaluative activities to shape the approach to school improvement, particularly focusing on the professional development of school leaders and colleagues.

Your work will centre on influencing school leaders to improve pupils’ behaviour and attendance outcomes: ultimately reducing lost learning across all schools. The role will require you to provide our academies with up-to-date and expert advice, rooted in statutory guidance and legislation.

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

If your skills, experience and leadership capabilities align with our vision for this role, we would welcome an application from you.