TRUST DIRECTOR OF ENGLISH FOR BRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Grade – L10– L14
Hours – 32.5 hours per week
Contract type – Full time, permanent (job share options will be considered)
Start date – 1st September 2025 or sooner
Thank you for considering joining our trust. We are privileged to be the CEOs of the Brighter Futures Learning Partnership Trust (BFLPT) and to work with like-minded headteachers, leaders, staff, and board members who understand the importance of education for life chances and social mobility. The BFLPT Board is committed to developing a high-performing multi-academy trust that provides exceptional and enriching learning experiences for all children, young people, and staff. We believe that collaboration will help us build a strong educational foundation for success.
About Our Schools
Our trust includes a diverse range of successful schools: four primary schools in Doncaster, an infant school, Hungerhill School (an 11-16 secondary school), and Doncaster University Technical College. Hungerhill School has a legacy of being a Teaching and National Support School, recognized locally and nationally for strong student outcomes. Doncaster UTC, opened in 2020, is a state-of-the-art facility focusing on engineering and technology, with several awards and recognition. We are planning to open a second UTC specializing in Green Technologies and Healthcare Sciences.
Curriculum and Professional Development
Since September 2021, we have implemented a new Primary Knowledge Curriculum across all primary and infant schools, with a focus on mathematics mastery. Our schools are rated Good or better by Ofsted, demonstrating improved outcomes through collaboration and resource sharing. We employ Ofsted-trained consultants to support curriculum design and staff development, fostering bespoke support and training.
Staff and Leadership
We invest heavily in our staff, offering professional development programs and performance management systems that recognize and support growth. We support staff in furthering their qualifications, believing this is key to an outstanding trust.
Role and Application Process
The successful candidate will be based across the trust, as directed by the CEO/Deputy CEO and Director of School Improvement. For more details and to apply, visit brighterfutureslpt.com. CVs will not be accepted. Please complete the application form and submit a concise two-page A4 letter addressing:
1. Why you are applying for this position.
2. How your experience will enable you to succeed in this role.
The deadline for applications is 9 am on Friday, 16 May 2025. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 19 May 2025. If you are not contacted by Tuesday, 20 May 2025, you have not been shortlisted. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response. Please review the job description and person specification before applying.
Equality and Safeguarding
We promote diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with previous employers. All roles involving contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, with certain convictions being 'protected' and not subject to disclosure. Further details are available on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form regarding criminal history, which must be returned before the interview.
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