Chief Education Officer

Summary:

Chief Education Officer opportunity with a multi-academy trust committed to excellence and inclusion.

About the School:

A school committed to improving life chances and promoting social mobility through high-quality education across a diverse range of settings.

The Opportunity:

As Chief Education Officer, you will lead the educational vision and strategy for a multi-academy trust, driving improvement and ensuring consistently high standards across all academies. This role is ideal for an experienced education leader who wants to make a meaningful impact on student outcomes and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic educational leadership across all academies to drive improvement in standards and outcomes.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to shape and deliver the Trust’s educational vision and priorities.
• Lead school improvement initiatives and strengthen leadership capacity across the Trust.
• Ensure consistently high expectations for all pupils and maintain a culture of care, equity, and inclusion.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of education across all academies to support continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies that support the long-term growth and success of the Trust.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including governors, staff, and local communities.
• Ensure alignment of all educational practices with the Trust’s mission and values.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven track record of delivering sustained school improvement across multiple settings.
• Strong strategic insight and leadership skills at executive level.
• Experience in educational leadership within a multi-academy trust or similar environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Preferred

• Experience in leading large-scale educational initiatives or transformation programs.
• Background in early years, primary, secondary, and post-16 education.
• Experience with Ofsted inspections and school improvement processes.
• Strong understanding of current educational policies and trends.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Leadership scale salary based on experience.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.