Strategic Lead for School Effectiveness and Compliance


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nuneaton, CV11 4QH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

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

At Central England Academy Trust, our staff are our most precious resource. We are committed to offering you:

• 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

• free, onsite parking

• subsidised eye care for extended VDU users

• a Gym Membership Scheme

• 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

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies

A visit to one of our Trust schools is encouraged and warmly welcomed. To organise a visit and conversation with our CEO, Andrew Dickinson and / or our Trust and School Development Director, Jen Roberts, please contact Vicky McKay (PA to the CEO) onvmckay@centralengland.co.uk.The closing date for applications is Monday 14th September 2026 at 5pm.

As part of your application, please attach a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining how your leadership experience and skills meet the person specification for the role. We really look forward to reading your application!

Please see the attached Job Application Pack for the full details of the role, including the Person Specification.

Please note that the school reserves the right to close the application process early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

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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