Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Discovery Multi Academy Trust, Southway, PL6 6DX28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
27 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
17 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £100,000.00 - £130,000.00 Annually (FTE)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) job summary
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, including enabling educational and organisational improvement at scale; ensuring compliance and building strategic partnerships to ensure that both strong educational outcomes and sustainable Trust development are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Develop, articulate and execute the Trust’s long-term strategic vision to meet educational goals and organisational development, ensuring alignment with the mission, vision, and values.
Operational Oversight: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the Trust delivers high-quality educational services and achieves financial sustainability.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with government bodies, educational authorities, schools, teachers, parents, and community partners to advance the Trust’s mission.
Financial Management: Lead the development and management of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and investment strategies to ensure robust financial health and ongoing sustainability.
Innovative Program Development: Drive the design and implementation of innovative educational programs that address current and future learning challenges, incorporating technology and best practices.
Governance & Compliance: Develop an open and productive relationship with the Board and its committees. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, as well as best practices in education management and governance.
Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and manage senior leadership teams and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development. Ensure that the Trust is staffed by talented and skilled individuals at all levels.
Fundraising & Partnerships: Identify and secure funding opportunities, including donor relations, sponsorships, and partnerships with corporate, non-profit, and governmental entities. Develop external relationships that engage key influencers.
Key Qualifications:
Education: A master’s degree in education, Business Administration, or a related field is required; a PhD in education or educational leadership is a plus.
Experience: Senior leadership experience, preferably within the education sector, with proven experience in driving strategic growth and innovation.
Knowledge: In-depth understanding of educational systems, trends, and challenges, as well as proficiency in financial and operational management.
Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and foster a collaborative work environment.
Technology: Familiarity with educational technologies and data-driven decision-making.
We can offer visits to our schools on the following dates and times:
Beechwood Primary Academy - 24th February (16:00)
Weston Mill Community Primary Academy - 25th February (16:00)
Oakwood Primary Academy - 26th February (16:00)
Please contact Trust Business Officer, William Louch w.louch@discoverymat.co.uk, if you would like to arrange a visit.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Discovery Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
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