Director of Education

# Director of EducationEmployer: Futura Learning PartnershipLocation: Bristol, BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Executive Leadership ScalePosted: 11th September 2026Expires: 25th September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 1st January 2027Job ID: 1573621Job Reference: FLP-R1697* Share :* PrintThis is a pivotal strategic role with responsibility for leading educational excellence, school improvement and standards across Futura Learning Partnership. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will shape and deliver our educational strategy, lead our school improvement function and work alongside school leaders to ensure every child and young person receives the highest quality education and support to flourish.As a member of the Executive Team, you will help shape the next chapter of Futura, providing expert educational leadership across our primary, secondary and post-16 phases while championing inclusion, high expectations and continuous improvement.**About Us**Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across the South West of England. Together, more than 1,700 colleagues support pupils, families and communities across the region.Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Through collaboration, shared expertise and collective responsibility, we create greater opportunities for children, young people and colleagues.Our work is shaped by three core commitments:Inclusion: We create belonging, remove barriers and champion equity for all.Community: We work alongside families and partners to strengthen local places and improve lives.Growth: Our environment is one where pupils and colleagues can flourish and succeed.Together, these commitments guide our decisions, our culture and our ambition for every child, colleague and community we serve.**About You**You will be a highly credible educational leader with significant experience of leading improvement across multiple schools, phases or settings. You will bring a demonstrable track record of raising standards, supporting leaders and securing better outcomes for children and young people.You will have:* Significant senior leadership experience within education - it’s essential you have experience in, or working with secondaries.* A proven record of successful school improvement across multiple settings.* Deep expertise in curriculum, teaching, assessment and educational standards.* Extensive knowledge of inclusion, SEND, attendance, behaviour and disadvantage.* The ability to provide support and challenge to school leaders with both credibility and care.* Experience of shaping strategy and translating vision into impact.* A commitment to collaboration, equity and improving life chances for all children and young people.Most importantly, you will share our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and that collaboration is key to delivering lasting improvement.**Key Information*** **Post Title:** Director of Education* **Salary:** Executive Leadership Scale\\** **Reporting to:** Chief Executive Officer* **Location:** Across Futura Learning Partnership schools and offices* **Application Closing Date:** Friday 25th September 2026* **Interview Dates:** Likely to be held on Monday 12th October 2026*\\*Relocation package may be considered for the right individual.*### AttachmentsDirector-of-Education-Recruitment-Sept-2026### Safeguarding Statement:**Diversity and Inclusion**At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.**Safeguarding**Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr