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Associate Regional Director (North Schools)
Job Reference horizoncare/TP/887/1354
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Full Time
Working Hours:
37..50
Location:
Closing Date:
06/10/2026
Job Category:
Executive
Region / Division:
North
Business Unit:
Education
Job Introduction
Location – Supporting our SEN Schools in the North, based in Rochdale, Oldham, Wigan & Stoke
Join Horizon Care & Education and play a pivotal role in transforming outcomes for young people.As Associate Regional Director, you’ll work alongside Regional Directors to turn our educational vision into consistently high-quality practice across schools, driving improvement where it matters most - in the classroom.
This is a highly visible, school-facing leadership role focused on raising standards, strengthening leadership at every level, and ensuring robust quality assurance and compliance.You will support schools through hands‑on coaching, evidence-informed practice, and targeted development, helping translate strategy into measurable impact for students.
The job role will involve travel to our schools in the North region.
What you’ll do:
- Lead school improvement across curriculum, teaching, inclusion, behaviour, and leadership
- Support and develop senior and middle leaders through coaching, modelling, and CPD
- Drive a transparent quality assurance framework aligned to Ofsted and ISS
- Embed evidence-informed practice (including EEF research) into classrooms
- Monitor impact and ensure improvements are visible, sustained, and measurable
- Provide leadership support to schools during periods of challenge or transition
What we’re looking for:
An experienced senior school leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes, developing leaders, and delivering sustainable school improvement.You will bring credibility, resilience, and the ability to influence at all levels, alongside a deep understanding of inspection frameworks and evidence-informed practice.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Significant senior leadership experience (e.g. Assistant/Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher or equivalent)
- Proven track record of leading school improvement with measurable impact on student outcomes
- Strong expertise in curriculum, inclusion/SEND, behaviour, and assessment
- Experience developing and line managing leaders at multiple levels
- Deep understanding of Ofsted, ISS, safeguarding, and compliance frameworks
- Skilled in analysing school data, planning strategically, and driving improvement
- Confident coach, facilitator, and communicator with the ability to influence and build trust
- Resilient, adaptable, and committed to evidence-informed, transparent practice
- NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification
- Postgraduate qualification in education or leadership
- Experience designing and delivering CPD and leadership development programmes
- Experience preparing for inspection and working with external regulators
- Knowledge of earned autonomy models and sustainable improvement strategies
- Experience leading networks, peer reviews, or cross‑school collaboration
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At Horizon, we are committed to equality, safeguarding, and the welfare of all young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Be part of a team where your leadership makes a lasting difference
Closing date for this role will be the 6th October
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Associate Regional Director (North Schools) in Rochdale employer: Horizon Care Ltd
At Olympus Academy in South Croydon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our SENCOs. With a strong emphasis on professional development, our staff benefit from comprehensive support from senior leadership, ensuring they can focus on delivering high-quality education to our diverse student body. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs while enjoying a collaborative culture that values your contributions and aspirations.
