Strategic Lead for School Effectiveness and Compliance

Strategic Lead for School Effectiveness and Compliance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Central England Academy Trust is delighted to welcome applications for the post of Strategic Lead for School Effectiveness and Compliance to start January 2027.

The Strategic Lead for School Effectiveness and Compliance is a senior Trust-wide role within the Central Team. Reporting to the Trust and School Development Director, the post holder will provide strategic leadership for school improvement, quality assurance and compliance across the Trust.

The role ensures that safeguarding practice is exemplary and fully aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE); that behaviour culture is strong, inclusive and consistent; and that all of the statutory compliance requirements including policies, website content and staff conduct are met to a high standard.

The post holder will work closely with Trust and School leaders to ensure that Trust values underpin all practice. Development, monitoring and evaluation of safeguarding, teaching, learning, attendance, behaviour and compliance will directly contribute to sustainable school improvement and secure positive outcomes for pupils.

What the school offers its staff

• excellent continuous professional development
• reduced workload
• behaviour for learning that empowers teachers to teach and students to learn
• a range of imaginative approaches to ensure staff wellbeing
• subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
• a Cycle to Work Scheme
• free lunch for duty staff
• an Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support
• an Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials

Further details about the role

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th September 2026 at 5pm.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks: Childcare disqualification Enhanced DBS Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must let us know about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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