Chief executive officer | chorus education trust

Chief Executive Officer
Chorus Education Trust

Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: Competitive
Start date: By agreement
Location: Trust-wide, South Yorkshire and Derbyshire

Chorus Education Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the Trust through its next phase of development.

Chorus is a growing, cross-phase trust serving primary and secondary schools across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire. After a period of significant growth, including four new schools joining in the last three years, the Trust is now focused on consolidation, sustainability and deepening impact.

This is a pivotal system leadership role. The CEO will provide strategic, professional and ethical leadership, ensuring high-quality, inclusive education across all schools and strong organisational performance.

Working closely with the Board and executive team, the CEO will shape and deliver the Trust’s strategic direction, balancing trust-wide consistency with respect for each school’s individuality and local context.

As Chief Executive Officer, you will:

1. Provide clear strategic leadership aligned to the Trust’s mission, vision and values

2. Hold leaders to account for educational standards, inclusion and pupil outcomes