Multi Academy Trust Chief Executive Officer

St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust - Ipswich IP1 1UQ
£87,084 - £104,084 per annum
Full Time
Permanent
Reference: 9925
Required from September 2024
Our MAT is committed to providing the highest possible quality of education, underpinned by our Christian ethos and values. We enable each school to retain its unique character whilst committing to working together, both in local hubs and as a whole.
We are looking for an outstanding full time CEO from September 2024 to build on our success. Our MAT of 21 CofE primary schools is wonderfully collaborative and supportive. As an experienced strategic leader, your role is both to lead and serve our schools and the staff and pupils in them.
This rewarding role involves working directly with schools, our board and our central team to ensure the best possible education and the most effective use of resources. Strategic thinking, planning, and a quest for continuous improvement are all essential parts of the role.
You will need:
experience of successful system leadership/school improvement within educational settings
a proven track record of inspiring others to achieve high standards
knowledge and experience of the Ofsted inspection framework
skills in working with a range of schools
an understanding of academy finance and budget management experience
knowledge and understanding of working within a MAT
knowledge of effective HR practice
a degree and Qualified Teacher Status
resilience
creativity.
We offer you:
opportunities to sustain and develop a MAT that puts children at the heart of our decision-making
talented and committed headteachers, central staff team and trustees
a beautiful part of the country in which to live and work.
To find out more:
For an informal discussion, please contact Jane Sheat on 07884 232231
How to apply:
For an application form, please download the teacher application form from: http://cofesuffolkmat.org/vacancies
For an application pack, please email via the button below.
Completed applications to be returned to: mat@cofesuffolk.org
Closing date: midday, 6 February 2024.
Interview dates: 26/27 February 2024.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.