Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the education sector? Join us at St. Chad’s Academy Trust as our Deputy CEO and play a crucial role in providing strategic and professional leadership alongside our CEO.
The Post-holder will be expected to fulfil the role of Deputy CEO (DCEO) and therefore will have strong school leadership with experience of school improvement, school leadership and project management at a senior level and demonstrate a creative approach to Trust development. The Deputy CEO will take responsibility for the performance and outcomes of all academies within the Trust, leading on the strategic direction to support outcomes across all phases. The ability to meet deadlines and to manage and develop both the internal and external reporting structures, returns and statutory requirements associated with the Trust. The dissemination of information and data in a timely and appropriate manner to Trustees, Academy Committees and colleagues.
To support the CEO with growth development and the integration of new schools to the Trust High quality leadership, management and school improvement skills to enable the Trust to run smoothly, efficiently and effectively in the delivery of the Trust’s core aims to bring about strong pupil outcomes. The post holder will be a team-player who embraces a culture of coaching and continuous improvement and an enthusiastic, energetic, collaborative individual who has previously worked with multi-functional teams. The DCEO will also have a strong understanding of the corporate aspects of running a Trust to ensure continuity when the CEO is either on leave or unavailable. There must be a skill in strong leadership and influencing skills and also demonstrate a good sense of humour.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Taking accountability for the performance, and outcomes of all academies within the Trust, leading on the strategic educational direction, ensuring alignment with our vision and strategy while supporting growth, development, and sustainability.
Educational Excellence: Lead the development and implementation of a robust academy improvement strategy, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders, promoting collaboration and maximizing opportunities for our trust.
Leadership & Management: Lead, manage, mentor and support our academy leaders and School Improvement Advisors, ensuring high professional standards and accountability for progress and outcomes.
Safeguarding: Leading and developing all aspects of safeguarding, ensuring systems, processes and practices are effective, robust, and compliant across the Trust, putting the children first, in the footsteps of St. Chad’s.
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