Chief Executive

The Howard Academy Trust, Chatham, ME4 4FQ

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Competitive Salary Package
• Additional allowances:

  Competitive Salary Package

Chief Executive job summary

The Board of Directors at The Howard Academy Trust are seeking an exceptional leader to build on firm foundations and lead the Trust into the next phase of its journey.

The Howard Academy Trust was established in September 2014 and is currently made up of 4 primary, 4 secondary and 1 alternative provision academy across three local authority areas. The trust is in a strong and stable position, with clear strategic direction, secure governance, and a shared commitment to delivering the very best for the children and communities we serve.

We are looking for someone who can combine moral purpose with strategic clarity; someone who understands the complexity of leading a multi-academy trust and can bring people with them through influence, credibility and integrity.

Above all, we are looking for a leader whose values align with ours, someone who believes deeply in the power of education to transform lives and who is committed to public service.

To find out more about this fantastic opportunity and to have a confidential conversation about the position, please contact our retained consultant Ross Laird at rlaird@academicis.co.uk or via 07901 585959.

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.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About The Howard Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-howard-academy-trust

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