Academies Director

Woodlands; Rochester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in the UK is seeking an Academies Director to lead a group of 8-12 academies, ensuring excellent educational outcomes for pupils. The ideal candidate will be an inspirational leader with a strong track record in raising pupil attainment, and a commitment to high expectations in education. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent opportunities for leadership development within a respected trust. Closing date for applications is 2nd March 2026.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in raising pupil attainment.
• Committed to high expectations and making a difference.
• Experience as a Principal, Executive Principal, or senior executive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 8-12 academies to ensure strong educational outcomes.
• Lead a geographically organized and cross-phase group of academies.

Skills

Outstanding leadership

Raising pupil attainment

Passionate about education

Team player

Job description

Overview

Our mission is to ensure the best start in life possible for the young people in our academies and in doing so make the world a better place. We are now seeking an Academies Director to oversee a group of 8-12 geographically organised and cross-phase academies on behalf of the Trust to ensure strong educational outcomes for all pupils. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for the right candidate with a commitment to system-wide leadership.

Ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an outstanding and inspirational leader (Principal, Executive Principal or MAT central team senior executive);
• Have a proven track record of success in raising pupil attainment;
• Be organised, energetic and passionate about working cross-Trust;
• Be committed to the LAT ethos of high expectations;
• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of learners;
• Be a committed team player.

In return, you will receive

In return, you will receive:

• A highly competitive salary which reflects your experience and expertise as a senior leader;
• Excellent opportunities to develop your leadership skills and your overall career within a long-established, geographically organised, successful and well-respected multi-academy trust with all academies based within easy range in the South East of England.

To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.

Naturally, we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.

Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation with our CEO, Simon Beamish, about this role can arrange for a telephone or video call. Those wishing to do so should contact Emma Johnson ([e-mail]) in the first instance.

Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026 (9am)

Shortlisting date: Monday 2nd March (PM)

Interview date: Thursday 5th March and Friday 6th March 2026