Role: Trust Director of Quality Assurance – London South East Academies Trust
Start Date: January or April 2026
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 9am Monday 6th October 2025
Interviews: Wednesday, 15th October 2025
INSPIRE THE REMARKABLE!
London South East Academies Trust are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single child and young person within their schools.
The Trust has grown over the past decade with now 16 schools across Bexley, Bromley, Lambeth, Surrey and East Sussex and further schools in the process of joining. These include SEMH, alternative provision, PMLD, ASD and five mainstream primaries. The vast majority of schools within the Trust are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted and those that are not, have joined through Academy Orders to raise standards rapidly.
Pupils are at the heart of all London South East Academies Trust do. Their holistic, yet personalised approach enables every child to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of background or their learning needs, supporting them to progress successfully through education and on to leading fulfilling lives.
This is a brand new position within the Trust, an exciting and unique opportunity to deliver impactful change to the lives of children and young people. Initially, this role will be working 3 days a week suiting those looking for a part time opportunity or open to working on a secondment basis.
The position of Trust Director of Quality Assurance requires someone with a genuine moral purpose who has been or currently is an experienced Headteacher in any type of provision as well as having experience as an Ofsted Inspector (minimum 5 years) or Lead Ofsted Inspector. A proven track record of successful senior leadership in schools and delivering continuous improvement and meaningful change within schools along with a relentless pursuit to raise the standards and quality of education is also essential for the role.
As a strategic and innovative thinker, the new Trust Director of Quality Assurance will be able to challenge, empower and elevate the Trust’s thinking, to provide inspiring learning experiences for pupils across the evolving Trust.
In addition, the successful candidate must also have:
· The ability to build credible relationships with existing and new Trust school leaders, and a collaborative approach to forging effective working relationships with all key stakeholders.
· Clarity of vision, outstanding evidence-led knowledge of Quality of Education and personal presence to lead on Quality Assurance to enable the Trust to play their part in positively contributing to the sector.
· The ability to build outstanding and professional relationships with all existing Trust school leaders, as well as potential new schools as part of the Trust’s growing network.
This truly is an excellent opportunity to be part of an award winning and inspirational Trust committed to providing the best possible education and outcomes for all students.
London South East Academies Trust hope this role has inspired you and very much welcome conversations and meetings from interested candidates.
For a candidate application pack and / or to arrange your conversation/meeting, please get in touch with our Recruitment Partner Charlotte Cuthbert of Cuthbert Colvill at [email protected]