The client is seeking an outstanding, values-driven Chief Executive to lead its next phase of development and build on a strong tradition of collaboration. Working closely with the board, member schools, and local authority partners, the Chief Executive will champion an inclusive network of schools and help identify new opportunities within a changing educational landscape. This is a high-impact leadership role with a clear moral purpose focused on excellence and social equity for children and young people.
The Chief Executive will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring excellence and equity remain central to the organisation’s work. The role will support innovation, organisational sustainability, and system-wide impact, while engaging schools, partners, and stakeholders at the highest level. The board is looking for an accomplished and inspiring educational leader with credibility to foster effective partnerships and drive organisational development.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a successful track record of leadership, organisational development, and partnership working, alongside a deep commitment to improving outcomes and opportunities for children and young people. The client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks, and due to substantial access to children, applicants are required to disclose any relevant criminal convictions, cautions, or warnings.