Director of Quality and Compliance (Primary) in North East

Overview

North East Learning Trust is seeking a Director of Quality and Compliance (Primary) to lead quality improvement and compliance across our schools. The role is highly collaborative and requires working closely with trust leaders, school heads and senior leaders to influence positive change, strengthen partnerships, and drive sustainable improvement.

The successful candidate will travel regularly across the trust and other locations throughout the North East, working flexibly across multiple sites and meeting the travel requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead school improvement and drive high standards of quality assurance and compliance, achieving sustained improvements in pupil outcomes.
• Provide effective support, challenge and professional guidance to school leaders.
• Build strong relationships and work collaboratively with Headteachers, senior leaders, trust colleagues and wider stakeholders.
• Share the Trust’s commitment to ensuring that every child experiences excellence every day.
• Support the development of colleagues from initial teacher education through to aspiring and established senior leaders.
• Use extensive knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF) to support quality assurance, self‑evaluation and school improvement.
• Maintain high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Influence, motivate and inspire others through strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

Commitments

• A vibrant community of schools with enthusiastic, engaged and ambitious pupils.
• A positive, inclusive and caring ethos where every child is valued.
• High‑quality learning environments that support excellence in teaching and learning.
• A team of dedicated, talented and supportive professionals who work collaboratively to improve outcomes for all children.
• Investing in our people through professional development, leadership growth and opportunities to share expertise across the Trust.
• A culture of continuous improvement driven by our shared vision that every child experiences excellence every day.

Benefits

• School Teacher Pay and Conditions.
• Access to Teachers’ Pension.
• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff well‑being.
• Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and well‑being portal.

Legal & EEO Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre‑employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy, which is available on our website.

Any offer of employment will be subject to the Trust being satisfied that the successful candidate has the legal right to work in the United Kingdom and can provide the required evidence before employment commences.