Director of Innovation and Curriculum

Are you an ambitious, evidence-informed curriculum leader ready to shape teaching, learning, and digital innovation across a growing family of Catholic schools? Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust is looking for an inspirational Director of Innovation and Curriculum to lead curriculum design, pedagogical innovation, and digital learning across our schools. This is a rare chance to build curriculum and pedagogy at Trust level from the ground up — working closely with our CEO and Headteachers to give every pupil an ambitious, coherent, consistently delivered curriculum. About the role Lead a coherent Trust-wide curriculum strategy — consistent ambition, consistent impact, across every school and phase Work hand-in-hand with Headteachers and subject leaders to turn curriculum intent into strong practice in every classroom Design and lead professional learning that's tightly aligned to curriculum and pedagogical priorities Track national curriculum developments and spread best practice across the Trust Build strong partnerships — diocesan education services, teaching school hubs, EdTech providers — to drive curriculum innovation Please review the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying. About us Launched in February 2025 with five founding schools, now seven, Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust is a cross-phase family of Catholic schools across South London, built on love, service, humility, and faith. We lead a family of Catholic schools where everyone is known, loved, and adds value to our community. What we're looking for QTS, with substantial, successful curriculum leadership experience at senior level A proven track record of curriculum innovation with real, demonstrable impact A genuine commitment to the Catholic mission and values of the Trust Strong grasp of evidence-informed pedagogy, assessment for learning, and curriculum sequencing Experience designing and delivering professional learning for teaching staff Pragmatic, action-oriente