Job title: Professional Development Lead
Location: Hybrid working – some travel will be required to all schools within our Trust
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
Salary: ALT Grade J - £45,092 - £49,283
We’re looking for an experienced Learning and Development professional who’s passionate about people, driven by purpose, and ready to lead the way in professional development across our growing family of schools.
As our new Professional Development Lead, you’ll help shape a culture where every colleague can thrive. You’ll design and lead bold, inclusive, and forward-thinking development opportunities that focus on what really matters: great leadership, meaningful support, and long-term impact. You will be focused on driving school improvement across our Trust.
We’re a Trust that puts people first. That means investing in professional growth, welcoming fresh perspectives, and building a sense of belonging across our schools. This isn’t about box-ticking CPD. It’s about real, relevant development that makes a difference — for every person, in every role.
Whilst applications from those with experience in the education sector are welcomed, it is not essential. What matters most is your ability to build relationships, lead with integrity and bring energy and commitment to our Trust’s values.

This role could be a great fit if you:

• Have proven experience designing, leading and evaluating impactful CPD programmes and professional learning strategies
• Have excellent communication and storytelling skills — the ability to bring the Trust’s development offer to life
• Have an interest in contributing to research-informed practice
• Know how to build positive relationships and work with a wide range of people
• Can think strategically and act practically — with a solutions-focused mindset
• Value collaboration, curiosity and creativity
• Are passionate about lifelong learning and empowering others to reach their potential

• Have proven experience designing, leading and evaluating impactful CPD programmes and professional learning strategies
• Have excellent communication and storytelling skills — the ability to bring the Trust’s development offer to life
• Have an interest in contributing to research-informed practice
• Know how to build positive relationships and work with a wide range of people
• Can think strategically and act practically — with a solutions-focused mindset
• Value collaboration, curiosity and creativity
• Are passionate about lifelong learning and empowering others to reach their potentia