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Chief Executive Officer
To start in the new academic year or sooner
Salary at L32 to L39
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and knowledgeable leader to lead our Trust into the next stage of its development. We are an inclusive Trust where every student is valued and encouraged to reach or exceed their potential. We can offer you a team of committed teachers and support staff, fantastic facilities and resources across our trust as well as our amazing, talented and vibrant students. You will come to a Trust full of creative and intelligent students. You will find a capable and experienced team that support children’s learning and who are very proud that OFSTED rates our pastoral care as a strength of our schools. We have one non-negotiable: you must be passionate about the care, happiness and learning of the children you’ll work with. It is also vitally important that you bring a sense of humour. Wigston Academies Trust comprises Wigston Academy (11–16) and Wigston College (16–19). Both institutions were rated as “Strong Good” in their latest OFSTED inspections (May and June 2022). If you’re curious to learn more, we warmly invite you to visit us. Come and see what makes our community special - we’re confident you’ll like what you find.
Closing date for applications: 10am, Friday 31st October 2025
Interview dates: November 2025
We reserve the right to interview at any point during the application process, so early applications are encouraged.
Only applicants who meet our selection criteria will be invited to an interview.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment. Fulfilling this responsibility includes making sure that our recruitment process includes a range of measures to identify those who may be unsuitable to work with children and young people. In addition, all roles within the school are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post may also be subject to further DBS re-checks at appropriate intervals.