Director of Operations

Ivy Education Trust is seeking to appoint a Director of Operations. The role presents a unique

opportunity to work with a supportive team in a newly expanded multi-academy trust.

The Director of Operations is a key member of the executive team and will contribute to delivering

the Trust’s strategic aims, through the development of the Trust’s central services to meet

statutory requirements and support continuous improvement and growth. The Director of

Operations will ensure the Trust’s buildings and facilities provide an effective and high-quality

learning environment for all staff and pupils. Areas will include estates and facilities management,

development and implementation of all capital build projects including sustainability planning,

wider stakeholder relationship management with key government agencies and the development

of effective central infrastructure functions across all Trust schools.

The Ivy Education Trust is committed to providing a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum in

all its schools so all children and young people develop the character and qualifications needed to

open doors to their future success. A strong focus on developing and providing inspirational

teaching and leadership in all schools, through school-to-school improvement, ensures

outstanding progress and educational enjoyment for all members of the partnership’s community.

The unique character of each school is celebrated and nurtured to ensure choice and variety in

educational provision. The Trust is determined that all children should be able to attend a good or

better school regardless of where they live.

Our mission is to improve life chances for every child and young person we serve, through

broadening their opportunities and enabling them to reach their full potential. We support and all

members of our learning community to dream big, aim high, and achieve more than they ever

thought was possible. If you share these visions and aspirations, then we very much welcome your

**Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18th April 2023.