Div p Keys Academies Trust is entering an important new chapter. As we prepare for a proposed merger with Thomas Deacon Education Trust in January 2027, we are seeking a Chief Executive Officer who can lead with purpose, discipline and a strong understanding of education leadership across diverse communities. /p p This is an opportunity to shape the future of a growing Trust rooted in Peterborough, while leading an organisation focused on strong life chances for all children. /p h3 About Keys Academies Trust /h3 p Keys Academies Trust is a family of five academies serving west Peterborough. Formed in 2018 from a long-standing partnership between Jack Hunt School and a group of primary schools, the Trust has grown through collaboration, shared accountability and a commitment to consistent improvement. /p p Each school retains its own identity and community relationships while contributing to shared Trust priorities. Our mission is simple: unlocking potential so that children can progress and participate. /p p We focus on: /p ul li Belonging, participation and achievement /li li Strong leadership and consistent practice /li li Shared expertise across schools /li li High standards of behaviour, conduct and professionalism /li li Creating environments where pupils can contribute and thrive /li /ul p Our values of inclusiveness, kindness and hard work guide how we lead and work together. /p h3 About the Role /h3 p The Chief Executive Officer will lead Keys Academies Trust through its next phase of development and proposed merger with Thomas Deacon Education Trust. /p p The CEO will: /p ul li Provide strategic, operational and civic leadership across the Trust /li li Act as Accounting Officer and ensure statutory, regulatory and financial compliance /li li Lead across education, finance, estates, governance, operations, HR, safeguarding and risk /li li Work closely with headteachers to support and challenge school leaders /li li Strengthen systems, infrastructure and organisational capacity /li li Build strong relationships with local authorities, health partners, community organisations and neighbouring trusts /li li Represent the Trust across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire /li li Lead the organisation through merger planning, integration and cultural alignment /li li Shape the long term strategy, culture and organisational model of the merged 12 school Trust /li /ul p This role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with operational discipline while maintaining a strong connection to the communities our schools serve. /p h3 Who We Are Looking For /h3 p We are seeking an experienced senior leader with: /p ul li Significant strategic leadership experience within a complex organisation /li li A strong understanding of multi school leadership and organisational systems /li li Experience leading senior specialists across education, finance, operations, estates and people /li li The ability to strengthen accountability, performance and sustainable improvement across multiple sites /li li Experience of organisational growth, integration or cultural change at scale /li li Strong financial and operational leadership skills /li li An understanding of governance and working effectively with Boards /li li Excellent relationship building and partnership skills /li /ul p You will understand the varied cultural and economic characteristics of Peterborough’s communities and how these influence leadership, curriculum, inclusion and support. /p p You will also know how to create alignment across schools without removing school identity. /p h3 Why Join Us? /h3 p This merger represents a significant opportunity to create a stronger organisation serving a wider range of communities across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. /p p The combined Trust would bring together: /p ul li 12 schools across multiple phases /li li Increased organisational capacity /li li Greater opportunities for collaboration and shared improvement /li li Stronger civic influence across the region /li /ul p We are committed to building a Trust that is sustainable, coherent and able to support more schools in the future while remaining a strong community anchor. /p /div #J-18808-Ljbffr