Chief Executive Officer

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Location: South Essex
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £110,225 - £118,535 per annum

Are you an inspirational senior education leader with a proven record of delivering educational excellence and sustainable organisational improvement?

Do you have the strategic, financial and governance expertise to lead a growing specialist academy trust?

Can you inspire an exceptional workforce while improving outcomes, inclusion and life chances for young people?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist academy trust serving the South Essex community, comprising two specialist secondary academies providing dedicated provision across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.  The Trust promotes high-quality teaching, inclusive practice and early intervention, supported by significant investment in specialist provision and educational facilities.

The Trust is looking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer on a full-time, permanent basis from January 2027. Working in partnership with the Board of Trustees and reporting to the Chair of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will also act as Accounting Officer, providing strategic leadership across educational performance, governance, compliance, financial sustainability, workforce development and the Trust's continued growth.

The successful Chief Executive Officer will have:

A proven record of successful senior leadership within education
Significant experience of strategic planning, organisational improvement, growth and sustainable change across complex educational organisations
Strong financial, operational and governance expertise, with an understanding of public accountability
Experience developing strategic partnerships and collaborations that strengthen organisational capacity and improve outcomes for young people
A strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and removing barriers to achievement
The ability to inspire and develop an exceptional workforce while promoting wellbeing, professional growth, accountability and the highest standards of integrity
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A competitive Academy Pay Scale salary of £110,225 - £118,535 per annum
A full-time, permanent senior leadership position
The opportunity to lead a growing specialist academy trust
The opportunity to shape the Trust's future strategic direction and sustainable development
The opportunity to strengthen educational outcomes and provision for young people across the wider community
Applications close at midnight on Monday 28th September 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place on 12th and 13th October 2026.

If you are interested in this Chief Executive Officer position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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