Strategic Lead for School Effectiveness and Compliance

Central England Academy Trust is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Strategic Lead for School Effectiveness and Compliance to start January 2027. At Central England Academy Trust, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you: • excellent continuous professional development • reduced workload • behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn • a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing • free, onsite parking • subsidised eye care for extended VDU users • a Gym Membership Scheme • a Cycle to Work Scheme • free lunch for duty staff • an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support • an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials The Strategic Lead for School Effectiveness and Compliance is a senior Trust-wide role within the Central Team. Reporting to the Trust and School Development Director, the post holder will provide strategic leadership for school improvement, quality assurance and compliance across the Trust. The role ensures that safeguarding practice is exemplary and fully aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE); that behaviour culture is strong, inclusive and consistent; and that all of the statutory compliance requirements including policies, website content and staff conduct are met to a high standard. The post holder will work closely with Trust and School leaders to ensure that Trust values underpin all practice. Development, monitoring and evaluation of safeguarding, teaching, learning, attendance, behaviour and compliance will directly contribute to sustainable school improvement and secure positive outcomes for pupils. How to Apply Please apply by clicking https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies A visit to one of our Trust schools is encouraged and warmly welcomed. To organise a visit and conversation with our CEO, Andrew Dickinson and / or our Trust and School Development Dir