Position
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,210 - £77,020 per annum (Dir 52.5%)
Hours: 37 hours per week, full‑time, all year round
Location: Cockburn School, Gipsy Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, LS11 5TT
Start Date: June 2026
Closing Date: 11th May 2026
About This Role
We are looking for a strong, ambitious, and intelligent team player who is passionate about supporting young people to enjoy and succeed through their learning journey at Cockburn Multi Academy Trust.
We also seek an innovative, resilient, creative and motivated professional with an uncompromising belief that all children deserve an outstanding education, and an organised, reliable colleague who is committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve.
Who We Are Looking For
* A strong, ambitious, and intelligent team player who is passionate about supporting young people to enjoy and succeed through their learning journey at Cockburn Multi Academy Trust.
* An innovative, resilient, creative and motivated professional with an uncompromising belief that all children deserve an outstanding education.
* An organised, reliable colleague who is committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve.
Why Join Us
* Competitive rates of pay
* A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development program
* Auto enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension
* Enhanced occupational benefits such as leave of absence, adoption, maternity & paternity pay
* A range of working patterns dependent on role/level
* Access to cover pool / Flexible day
* Access to Blue Light Card
* Access to Employee Assistance programme including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy and virtual GP
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders on each Academy site
* Wellbeing and Menopause Policy and Groups
* Free on‑site parking
* Access to gym facilities on some sites
* Regular wellbeing and social activities
* Generous & supportive leave of absence policy
* Access to a range of discounts
Additional Details
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
This post expects the successful candidate to safeguard the welfare of children and young people and uphold professional responsibility.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Cockburn MAT is committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Related Documents
* CMAT Benefits Poster.pdf
* CMAT Overview for Candidates.pdf
* Recruitment Booklet for COO.pdf
Contact Details
Rebecca Evans
0113 271 9962
recruitment@cockburnmat.org
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