Strategic Lead for Professional Learning

Are you ready to join a team that transforms lives through leadership and learning?

Are you a highly organised and strategic professional looking to be invested in and grown to your full potential?

The Alliance of Leading Learning (part of the Marches Academy Trust) is seeking a dynamic and driven Strategic Lead to oversee the delivery of our professional learning. This will be primarily focused on our offer of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) – in Shropshire and Telford and to our wider regional and national partners.

Grade 8 (SCP 19-22)

Salary FTE £31,067 - 32,654. (Prorated to 30 hours Term Time Only + 3 weeks)

*Pay award pending

Hours of Work:

Hours: 30.00 a week Contract Weeks: 47.15 (Open to discussion and negotiable)

8.00 to 16.00. Monday to Thursday.

Friday 8.00 to 15.30

Term Time Only + 3 weeks

POST STATUS: Permanent

Based at The Marches School, Oswestry SY11 2AR– with flexible working opportunities

We're looking for someone with proven expertise in programme delivery, stakeholder management, and operational leadership.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading the operational coordination and strategic development of delivery
• Building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Delivering high-quality participant experience, communications, and data reporting
• Supporting marketing, digital strategy, and business growth across our offer
• Representing the Alliance at key strategic forums and driving recruitment targets

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent communication, planning, and customer service skills
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and collaborative approach
• Confidence to work independently while contributing generously to a high-performing, values-led team

What we offer:

• Flexible working patterns and trust in your professional autonomy
•  A supportive, forward-thinking team invested in your growth
• Full support in developing new skill sets and being empowered to use your initiative
• A varied and exciting role –becoming integral to supporting school improvement and developing school leaders
• Continued professional development and learning for you as an individual – as that is our area of expertise.

The Marches Academy Trust is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our values.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Thursday 31^st July

Interviews: Monday 4^th – Friday 8^th August

Start Date: September 2025

For an informal conversation please contact Cavelle.PriestleyThelwell@leadinglearning.co.uk

Follow this link for recruitment pack and online application.

https://themarchesacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies