Chief Executive Officer

Generations Multi Academy Trust, Waltham Cross, EN7 5QW

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L39 - L43
• Additional allowances:

  London Fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be an experienced, values-led senior leader who can:

• lead with strategic clarity and emotional intelligence, inspiring confidence across the Trust
• build on strong foundations and guide the next phase of development with ambition and integrity
• sustain high standards of education, inclusion and personal development across all schools
• foster a collaborative and supportive culture in which staff grow and thrive
• shape sustainable Trust growth, responding intelligently to local needs and opportunities
• work confidently with Trustees, offering clear strategic advice and sound professional judgement
• act as an effective ambassador, developing constructive partnerships across the region and beyond

What the school offers its staff

Alongside our very strong focus on outstanding professional development and promotion opportunities, we also offer a range of benefits including a competitive base salary with a tailor-made development plan aimed at enhancing your future potential through:​

• High quality, personalised CPD​

• Bespoke leadership development programmes​

• Subsidies for masters and degree courses​

• Supported nursery provision with Ashbourne at any of their nurseries in the Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, and Bedfordshire area;15% discount for all Trust staff​;Term time only places are available​;school day would be 9.00am –3.00pm​;“sundries” would be applied to a child taking up a funded only space (e.g.30 hours funding only). This covers the cost of: meals, snacks, nursery resource

• All staff have access to a wide range of health and wellbeing resources which includes an Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.Life who offer a wide range of health and wellbeing resources, plus access to counselling for staff and their immediate family. The EAP service is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year and is a completely free and confidential service​

• The MAT adheres to the STPCD for its teaching staff​

• Cycle to work scheme​

• Onsite car valeting at a reduced price for Trust staff​

• Substantially discounted membership to Lifestyle Fitness’s state-of-the-art purpose-built gym at Goffs academy

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.

Following the retirement of the current CEO, Generations Multi Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead our ambitious and values-driven family of schools.

Rooted in our belief that there is no set destiny for any child, the Trust has built a strong reputation for high standards, inclusive culture and a collaborative approach that enables our children, staff and communities to thrive.

Generations Multi Academy Trust serves the Cheshunt community through a close-knit group of primary and secondary schools. Each school retains its own identity while benefitting from strong central services in finance, HR, data, ICT and estates. Staff work closely together through shared professional learning and a collective focus on pupils’ academic and personal development. With strong governance, skilled staff and a clear moral purpose, GMAT is well positioned for continued success and carefully planned growth.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Recruitment Pack December 2025.pdf - 8.44 MB (opens in new tab)

About Generations Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Generations Multi Academy Trust website
• Email address: ahe@generationsmat.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/generations-multi-academy-trust

Following the retirement of the current CEO, Generations Multi Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead our ambitious and values-driven family of schools.

Rooted in our belief that there is no set destiny for any child, the Trust has built a strong reputation for high standards, inclusive culture and a collaborative approach that enables our children, staff and communities to thrive.

Generations Multi Academy Trust serves the Cheshunt community through a close-knit group of primary and secondary schools. Each school retains its own identity while benefitting from strong central services in finance, HR, data, ICT and estates. Staff work closely together through shared professional learning and a collective focus on pupils’ academic and personal development. With strong governance, skilled staff and a clear moral purpose, GMAT is well positioned for continued success and carefully planned growth.

Arranging a visit to Generations Multi Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ahe@generationsmat.com.

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