Regional Director (Leeds)- Co-op Academies Trust

Overview

Regional Director Leeds

Co-op Academies Trust

Salary: £157,997 to £168,969 plus significant additional benefits

Contract: Permanent

Location: Nearest Trust Headquarters

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Start date: September 2026

Closing date for applications: Thursday 12 February 2026, 4pm

Co-op Academies Trust is seeking an experienced senior education leader with the ability to further improve our existing academies within a region by drawing on the principles and values of cooperation.

Co-op Academies Trust, founded in 2010, is a group of schools across the North of England doing things differently. Made up of Primary, Secondary, Special and Colleges we operate under the belief that by raising aspirations, offering a leading education alongside forward thinking experiences and opportunities outside of the classroom, we can develop tomorrow's leaders and help communities.

We want a fairer world for all, and this is why we work so closely with our sponsor the Co-op Group, who support us in our Cooperative initiatives.

We're looking for a Regional Director to drive improvement in its academies and within the Trust.

You'll lead, manage and work alongside Executive Headteachers, Headteachers, Academy Community Councils and the Trust's range of educational partners to drive forward educational progress. Any candidate must have an outstanding proven track record of school leadership and school improvement. This is vital for developing a high challenge and high support culture within the Hub in line with the overarching aims of the Trust.

You'll need to have a positive approach to work and significant educational issues with a genuine desire to make a difference in some highly diverse and challenging communities. You'll lead the Hub support team in a region and be the ambassador for the Trust and cooperative values and principles. As well as being a leader within your region you will also lead on a key Trust wide focus striving for excellence in this area.

You will be a regional leader of six schools, a secondary, four primary and an all through special school in the postcode area of LS9 and LS8 very central and north east of the city. You will become a member of the central senior leadership team driving improvement and progress in all areas on a daily basis.

You'll report to the Trust's CEO, and be expected to provide timely and well-considered advice and guidance to members of the Trust Board.

Benefits

Benefits include: 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility), and a wide range of Co-op benefits

How to apply

To find out more and register your interest for the role, please visit

If you have any questions or queries about the role, please contact Jenna Everett on or email

Application details

Closing date for application: Thursday 12 February 2026, 4pm

Interviews: To be held Thursday 26 February and Friday 27 February (morning) at Parkland Hub Regional Office, Bradford, BD10 9BG

Safeguarding

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to cooperative values and principles, and the Ways of Being Co-op.

Note: This description reflects current duties and is subject to amendment as required by the needs of the service.