Chief Operating Officer

Minster Trust For Education, Newark, NG22 0DF

27 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Leadership scale L24 – 28 (£91,158–£100,540)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Chief Operating Officer

Leadership scale L24 – 28(£91,158–£100,540).

Full Time

Permanent

Following the planned retirement of the current postholder, we are seeking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer who will play a pivotal role in shaping the next phase of our organisational journey.

The COO will serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and the CEO’s principal partner for business strategy, financial stewardship, and operational leadership. The role combines strategic influence with grounded, values-led leadership and offers the opportunity to help shape a mature, collaborative trust that is deeply committed to serving its schools and communities well.

The successful candidate will:

be an experienced business leader with a demonstrable track record of success;
be a team builder and investor in people;
work with integrity and wisdom for the benefit of the trust, demonstrating the highest standards of propriety;
have strong financial experience, preferably in the education sector;
have resilience, adaptability and patience;
be committed to supporting and contributing to the ethos, vision, and values of the trust.

In return the Trust will offer you a caring, friendly and supportive atmosphere working with an experienced team who demonstrate sustained commitment to all schools and their pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 13 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils.Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.

The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike.They are:

Integrity - we do the right thing
Wisdom - we think deeply
Kindness - we care about each other
Collaboration - we are better together
Service - we pursue the greater good.

We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.

The Minster Trust for Education is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.

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.

Applicants should apply via the TES website and follow the guidance notes provided. For further information please contact hr@mitretrust.org.uk

Candidates are strongly encouraged to make contact with the trust by email to find out more about the role and the provision. Please contact s.sills@mitretrust.org.uk to arrange for a conversation with Matthew Parris, CEO.

Closing date for applications is: Wednesday 15th April at 12 noon

Interviews will be held: Week commencing 20th April 2026

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.