Chief Executive Officer

Alexandra Academy Trust, Middlewich, CW10 0DD

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: This position is 0.8 FTE. However, Trustees would be open to negotiation and consideration of alternative proposals from the successful candidate.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L30-L35

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a leader who: -

- Combines strategic vision with a deep commitment to improvingoutcomes for children.

- Has a proven track record of successful senior leadership in educationideally at Trust level.

- Has strong strategic, financial and organisational leadership skills.

- Can inspire, challenge and support leaders and staff across the Trustschools.

- Is an excellent communicator with the ability to build trust andcollaboration.

- Understands governance and can work effectively with a Board of Trustees.

- Brings energy, integrity and a clear sense of purpose.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer: -

- A well-established and successful Trust with strong foundations.

- A collaborative and supportive leadership team.

- Committed and talented staff across all schools.

- Opportunities to shape the future direction and growth of the Trust.

- A positive culture rooted in shared values and continuous improvement.

- Talented Governors and Trustees, who know the schools well and are fully supportive of work-life balance.

- Excellent opportunities for training and professional development.

- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime,

musculoskeletal services)

-Eye care vouchers

- Discounted gym membership

- Free annual flu jab

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Thank you for your interest in the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Alexandra Academy Trust. Following the planned retirement of our

highly respected CEO, we are seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to guide our successful and ambitious Trust into the next phase of itsdevelopment from January 2027.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a strong, values-driven organisation with a proven track record of educational excellence, financial stability andcollaborative working across four thriving primary schools. At the Alexandra Academy Trust we are united by a clear purpose: to provide anexceptional education that enables every child to thrive, achieve and fulfil their potential.

Our schools are rooted in their communities and driven by a shared commitment to high standards, inclusion, ambition and opportunity for all.

We believe that education has the power to transform lives. Through strong leadership, excellent teaching and a culture of aspiration, we strive toequip our pupils with the knowledge, skills, character and confidence they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Our values underpin everything we do, shaping the experiences of our pupils, staff and wider school communities. As we look to the future, we are seeking an outstandingCEO to lead the next stage of our development.

This is an exciting opportunity to build on the Trust’s strong foundations and to work in partnership with our talented leaders, dedicated staff and committed Trustees,Members and local Governors to deliver our vision.

This is a dual position to incorporate the role of Director of Education and the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the Trust, ensuring the higheststandards of educational excellence, organisational effectiveness and financial sustainability, whilst helping to shape and realise our long-term ambitions for growth andimpact

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

CEO Recruitment Pack - Alexandra Academy Trust.pdf - 7.31 MB (opens in new tab)

About Alexandra Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Alexandra Academy Trust website
• Email address: hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01606 663667
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alexandra-academy-trust

Arranging a visit to Alexandra Academy Trust

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