Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DEPUTY CEO)
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, Coventry, CV4 9WT18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
14 October 2025 at 10am
Date listed
26 September 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
- Competitive
Additional allowances
Competitive
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DEPUTY CEO) job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional and inspirational leader to join our fast growing primary-secondary multi-academy trust as Deputy CEO, working closely with the CEO/Executive Headteacher and our talented leadership team. The Trust proudly oversees 4 secondary and 4 primary schools in Coventry & Warwickshire (www.finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk) and we are looking for a leader who can help us take the next steps in our development.
Job Role:
- Working with the CEO/Executive Headteacher to shape and guide the Trust through future phases of development
- Be accountable to the CEO/Executive Headteacher and share responsibility for the performance of all schools within the Trust.
- Lead with vision and ambition, driving continuous improvement across the Trust.
- Inspire, empower and unite colleagues around our shared mission to delivery World Class education for ever pupil.
- Be a strategic leader with hands on involvement, shaping and setting direction and high performance at all levels
About you:
- A highly successful school leader with a proven track record of success
- A highly motivated, inspirational and respected professional who is able to develop and articulate the vision, values and ethos of the Trust and then inspire and empower others to embrace and deliver that vision.
- Ambitious, driven and passionate about transforming chances
- This role is suited for someone who thrives on challenge, influence and impact - a leader who can appreciate the individual identities of each school whilst also bringing together best practice and collaboration.
Why us?
This is a rare opportunity to shape and influence the direction of our dynamic and expanding Trust. The successful candidate will work with a team of dedicated and professional leaders across a school network. This is a key role to help us work towards our mission to create World Class education across both Primary and Secondary schools and is an exciting opportunity to have a real tangible impact on the future of the Trust.
For an informal discussion with the CEO/Executive Headteacher, please contact his PA by email (r.chesshire-ramon@finhampark.co.uk) in the first instance.
To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.
For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/
Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.
Online Checks
In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2024 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.
Further information about the job
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.
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