Education Director

Bourne Education Trust; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent multi-academy trust is seeking an experienced Education Director to lead the delivery of exceptional education. The role involves working closely with the CEO to shape strategic vision and cultivate a collaborative learning environment across various schools. Candidates should have significant experience in education, strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to safeguarding children. This full-time, permanent position is based in Addlestone, with frequent travel required across multiple school locations.

Benefits

Generous workplace pension

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Well-being support including 24/7 GP access

Access to discount platform

Family-friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience required prior to taking on the role and background in education.
• Awareness, understanding, and commitment to child protection.

Responsibilities

• Work with the CEO to deliver the strategic education vision of the Trust.
• Build a collaborative learning culture across the Trust.
• Plan, implement and monitor a cross-Trust theme.

Skills

Experience in education and teaching

Primary Headship

Marketing and promoting skills

Commitment to protecting and safeguarding children

Job description

Salary: L35 - L43, Depending on previous experience

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking an Education Directorto join our team at Bourne Education Trust.

To work closely within a team to lead the delivery of exceptional education across the Trust as part of the team of Education Directors working across our Infant, Junior and Primary provision.

About Bourne Education Trust

Bourne Education Trust (‘BET’) is a successful multi-academy trust madeup of twenty sixschools (plus threefurther associate schools), across primary, secondaryand specialist school phases in Surrey, Hampshire and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

BET's strapline 'Transforming schools… changing lives' reflects our shared commitment that all children, regardless of context or background, deserve a great education. Together we are passionate about developing sustainable and ethical environments, promoting social justice and maintaining the highest standards in our behaviours and values. We learn without borders and we are relentless in our efforts to support our pupils through new and innovative ways by embracing new technologies. Digital education is at the forefront of our joint approach and we are resolute in our belief that digital innovation has the ability to enrich and transform – reimagining the future of education in our schools.

Details

Position: Education Director

Location: Based at Bourne Education Trust’s central office located in Jubilee High School, Addlestone however, frequent travel to schools across all regions will be required

Contract:Full time, Permanent

Salary: L35 - L43, Depending on previous experience

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with the CEO to deliver the strategic education vision of the Trust
• Build a collaborative learning culture across the Trust
• Work with school leaders to ensure that schools’ strategic intents complement that of the Trust
• Plan, implement and monitor a cross-Trust theme and ensure that its outcomes are shared widely, translate into action and impact and/or inform policy

Requirements include:

• EDs will need to have a certain level of experience prior to taking on the role and a background in education and teaching
• Primary Headship in one or more setting
• An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Experience marketing and promoting a school or group of schools

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' tocomplete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 23rd February 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

School Lane, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1TE

School type

Trust

Job Posted

02/02/2026

Role

Leadership

Subject

Leadership

Employment type

Support staff - full time/year round

23/02/2026

ASAP

Job reference

ED/022026

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: ED/022026.