At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead curriculum design and digital innovation across a family of Catholic schools.
- Company: Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust, a growing family of Catholic schools in South London.
- Benefits: 35 days annual leave, Teachers’ Pension Scheme, gym discounts, and more.
- Other info: Join a supportive community focused on collaboration and integrity.
- Why this job: Shape impactful curriculum strategies and make a difference in students' lives.
- Qualifications: QTS with substantial curriculum leadership experience and a commitment to Catholic values.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
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
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-oriented, outcome-focused with drive, energy, and integrity
Why join us
- Shape curriculum and innovation strategy at Trust level
- A growing, values-led Trust with big ambitions
- Real impact on children’s outcomes across South London
The benefits
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), with employer contributions
- 35 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- A whole range of benefits including gym discounts, counselling, cycle to work, retail and travel discounts, virtual GP appointments etc
- A newly established, fast-growing family of schools
- A driven, supportive community built on collaboration and integrity
Equality matters
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and celebrate difference. You don’t need to be Catholic to join us — but you do need to respect our Catholic ethos, values, and mission. LOVE | SERVICE | HUMILITY | FAITH — Exceptional Education Everyday. Sancta Familia Catholic Academy Trust safeguards and promotes the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
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