Salary: Leadership Scale L5–L12
Salary negotiable depending upon experience
Full time/part-time or an opportunity for secondment considered
Closing Date: Midday Wednesday 16 September 2026
Candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we will be selecting and
interviewing candidates as and when applications that meet the criteria are received.
Colchester County High School reserves the right to close the application process
early should a suitable candidate be identified.
Required: January 2027
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Colchester
Teacher Training Consortium (CTTC) team as an Assistant Director. This vacancy
has arisen due to expansion of CTTC’s ITT provision. The role will oversee the
Primary undergraduate ITT route, delivered in partnership with the University of
Suffolk, while also contributing to the delivery and development of the existing
postgraduate ITT programme.
The Assistant Director will be an enthusiastic, dynamic and well-organised
professional, leading the development of primary trainee teachers on the
undergraduate course. The role will also provide a vital link between CTTC, the
University of Suffolk and partner schools, ensuring consistency, alignment with CTTC
values, and high-quality support.
The Assistant Director will be based at CTTC and will be required to travel to the
University of Suffolk and placement schools as required.
The successful candidate will have experience in the primary sector and will be hardworking,
passionate and reliable.
CTTC, CCHSG and Alpha Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an
enhanced criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All applications must be on the school application form and supported by a covering
letter, addressed to Mrs Gillian Marshall CEO of the Alpha Trust, outlining suitability
for the post.
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