Chief Executive Officer
Extol Academy Trust, Hartlepool, TS26 9LY14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
9 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L36-42 (£117,601 - £136,243 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Extol Trust is seeking an outstanding CEO to deliver our mission to provide stand-out education for every child.At the heart of our vision for education is a self-improving school-led system which has the best evidence-led practice and in which every child thrives and achieves through the opportunities provided.We are seeking an outstanding CEO with a strong belief in, and commitment to, the Trust’s vision and values, who is able to demonstrate them daily throughout every aspect of the role and refresh and re-articulate them as the Trust evolves and grows.Reporting directly to the Trustees as Chief Accounting Officer, key duties include:
- Leading the Trust’s strategic development and growth, ensuring alignment with our vision and values.
- Overseeing financial management, working closely with our CFO to maintain our strong financial position, and ensuring sustainable growth.
- Driving school improvement and maintaining high standards across all schools.
- Fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Building and developing the Central Team, providing leadership and support to our professional community
- Engaging with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to enhance further the Trust’s reputation and influence in the community.
AboutYou:As CEO, the successful candidate will work closely with the Board and wider long-standing Trust leadership to develop, renew and implement our Trust strategy, including future growth. You will be able to function at both a local and national level as an excellent ambassador for Extol through our engagement with a wide range of partners, and with our school communities.Able to inspire and motivate others, even when things are tough, you will embody a visible and immersive leadership style, with intimate knowledge of the Trust’s schools and operations and be an active presence throughout the school year.You will value and support rigour, efficiency and ongoing development of finance, IT, estates and other operational services, and will be constantly looking for opportunities for innovation and improvement. In line with our Trust ethos and values, you will have the capacity to invigorate and empower our talented Trust community of staff and stakeholders through devolved networking, ensuring inclusive decision-making across the Trust.
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive and collaborative culture with staff, Trustees and the CEO working closely together, with wellbeing and personal growth engrained in our culture.
- A highly focused professional workforce with a relentless drive for improved educational outcomes.
- A financially robust Trust with a proven track record of strong management from a highly regarded Trust Central Team.
- Significant investment in professional infrastructure to ensure the Trust is an employer of choice.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within a dynamic and expanding Trust.
- A culture of rigorous governance and evidence-based practices driving continuous improvement.
Further details about the role
Key dates
Closing date:Midnight, Sunday 9th March
Shortlisting:Thursday 13th March
Interviews:Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th March
When applying please consider:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
Safeguarding
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children.
An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain.
Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
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 are not accepted.
About Extol Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- Helen.Poole@northyorks.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01609 532254
Arranging a visit to Extol Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Helen.Poole@northyorks.gov.uk.
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