Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/EMT/67777

Location

Suite 43, Pure Offices Lake View Drive, Annesley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 0DT

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

73,819.00 - 81,441.00 Annually (FTE)


Leadership Pay Scale L17 - L21 (73,819 - 81,441 per annum)

Closing Date

11:59pm, 19th Oct 2025

Start Date

January 2026

Positions Available

1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

22nd October 2025

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About this Role

Job Title:

School Improvement Partner

Location:

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust

Grade/Scale:

Leadership Pay Scale

Contract

: 37

hours per week, all year round

About us

At Esteem Multi Academy Trust, we are united by a shared purpose to ensure every child and young person, whatever their background or starting point, thrives and succeeds. We drive this ambition through our values of


Working Together, Celebrating Difference, Enjoying Learning, and Being Brave.


We are a dynamic and growing Trust, bringing together a family of special schools, alternative provisions (APs), and a mainstream primary school with specialist provision across the East and West Midlands. Our schools support pupils with a wide range of additional needs including SEND and SEMH, offering high-quality, inclusive education that changes lives.


We are now seeking an exceptional

School Improvement Partner

to join our Central Education Team -- a passionate group of professionals committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.

About the role

This is a pivotal role within our Trust. As a

School Improvement Partner

, you will work closely with school and Trust leaders to drive forward excellence in teaching, learning, pedagogy and curriculum design.


You'll play a key role in shaping strategy and practice across Esteem MAT, ensuring that every classroom and every learner benefits from consistently high-quality provision. From supporting senior leaders to model outstanding pedagogy and effective teaching, to delivering impactful CPD and coaching across our schools, your expertise will directly influence the outcomes and experiences of some of the most vulnerable pupils in our region.


You will:

Support school leaders to deliver ambitious, inclusive, and evidence-informed classroom practice. Deliver high-impact professional development and improvement projects. Provide hands-on support to school leadership teams to further strengthen teaching, learning, and pedagogy. Contribute to trust-wide research and innovation in SEND and AP pedagogy and curriculum design. Help prepare and support schools through Ofsted inspections and performance reviews. Play an active part in the Esteem Central Education Team, driving continuous improvement and collaboration across the Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference at scale -- working across a diverse and forward-thinking family of schools, where your ideas and leadership will have real impact.

About You

You are a

credible, experienced, and passionate senior leader

, with a proven record of school improvement and expertise in SEND, SEMH and/or Alternative Provision. You understand what excellent teaching and learning looks like and how to make it happen consistently across different contexts.



You'll bring:

Substantial leadership experience (minimum 3 years) at senior level in a special or SEMH setting. A strong grasp of curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment. A successful track record of improving teaching and learning and leading CPD. The ability to build trust, inspire confidence, and support others to grow. A flexible, collaborative approach and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving Trust environment.

If you are driven by inclusion, excellence, and the belief that

every learner deserves the best

, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Esteem MAT?

A values-led Trust that places people and purpose at the heart of everything we do. The chance to shape and influence improvement across multiple schools and provisions. Supportive, forward-thinking colleagues within an ambitious Central Team. Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities. The reward of knowing your work directly improves outcomes for children who need it most.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The CEO and more information about Esteem Multi-Academy Trust.


Please review the attached to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions) Generous holiday entitlement Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice. Access to National College CPD platform.
For further information, please contact Sabrina Hobbs (Director of Performance and Standards) on hr@esteemmat.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students

. W

e expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!



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Contact Details

Sabrina Hobbs (Director of Performance and Standards)

01623 859749

hr@esteemmat.co.uk

Suite 43, Pure Offices Lake View Drive, Annesley, Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG15 0DT
01623 859749

hr@esteemmat.co.uk

https://www.esteemmat.co.uk