Trust Development Lead for KS2 Outcomes in Huddersfield

Salary

• L5 or £400 per day as a secondment
• Closing date for applications: 7 September 2026, 9.00am

A unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils and schools across The Mast Academy Trust

Are you passionate about securing the very best outcomes for children?

Do you have a proven track record of improving attainment and progress at Key Stage 2?

Are you an experienced educational leader who wants to have a wider impact beyond a single school?

The Mast Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Trust Development Lead for KS2 Outcomes to lead an exciting Trust-wide project focused on strengthening provision, improving outcomes and establishing a clear and ambitious offer for pupils in Years 5 and 6 across our family of schools

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with Headteachers, senior leaders and teachers across the Trust to identify and share best practice, develop leadership capacity and secure sustainable improvements in teaching, learning and outcomes

We are particularly interested in hearing from

• Current or former Headteachers.
• Experienced senior leaders with a strong track record of school improvement.
• Leaders who have successfully improved outcomes at Key Stage 2.
• Experienced Year 6 practitioners with a proven record of excellence.
• Recently retired school leaders who are looking for an opportunity to continue making a difference.
• Individuals currently working in schools or trusts who could be released on a part-time secondment arrangement to undertake this work.
• Professionals who are passionate about coaching, mentoring and developing others.

What can we offer?

• The opportunity to influence outcomes for children across multiple schools.
• A chance to shape and define the Trust's future KS2 strategy and provision.
• The opportunity to work alongside a team of highly collaborative and supportive leaders.
• The ability to leave a lasting legacy through sustainable school improvement.
• Flexibility in how the role is delivered, including consideration of secondment arrangements.
• A well-established Trust culture built on collaboration, support and professional growth.
• The opportunity to share expertise, develop others and help build capacity for the future.

Whether you are an experienced Headteacher looking for a fresh challenge, a recently retired leader wanting to remain connected to the profession, or an outstanding practitioner or senior leader seeking a Trust-wide development opportunity through a secondment arrangement, we would love to hear from you.

Help us create exceptional outcomes for every Year 5 and Year 6 pupil across The Mast Academy Trust.

If you would like further information about this role please contact our HR Partner in the first instance: cgray@themast. co. uk or Tel: 01484 598898 EXT 207

We reserve the right to close advertisements early.

Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

You are therefore advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff with a dedicated wellbeing charter, mental health first aid trained colleagues and wellbeing advocates at each location.

The Mast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Only in exceptional circumstances will the school interview without references prior, where the candidate does not wish to notify their current employer; applicants must make this clear when applying.

The Mast Academy Trust’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows.

Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

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