Strategic Lead – Digital Learning, Innovation and Communications - Orchard Community Trust

Watermill School (Orchard Community Trust) is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust serving diverse communities across Stoke-on-Trent through a family of mainstream primary and specialist provisions.

• Courage
• Unity
• Equity

As the Trust continues to evolve, innovate and prepare for future growth, we are seeking an exceptional strategic leader to drive digital learning, innovation, school improvement and communications across the organisation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital learning, innovation and educational improvement across a highly ambitious and values-driven Trust.

• Improving standards and outcomes
• Enhancing teaching and learning
• Driving innovation and AI implementation
• Strengthening Trust reputation and visibility
• Supporting workforce development
• Preparing the organisation for future growth
• Positioning Orchard Community Trust as a leader in inclusive, future-focused education.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine strategic impact across education, innovation, communications and organisational transformation at scale.

As a Trust, we recognise our people as our greatest asset - encouraging innovation, celebrating success and empowering every colleague to contribute to our mission and to flourish in their role.