Chief Operating Officer

Our successful and well-regarded multi-academy trust is looking to appoint an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to champion our vision of supporting social justice through exceptional schools and deliver our ambitious growth strategy.

You will be joining a dedicated Executive Leadership Team, committed and highly skilled at removing barriers that may prevent young people from becoming the best versions of themselves.

You must have a passion for working in areas of high deprivation and be keen to improve the life chances of all the young people in our Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate to lead and grow our Central Services Team and implement our ambitious growth strategy. Successful delivery in all operational areas is critical to continue supporting our current schools and to develop and enhance the structures and systems needed for effective future growth.

You will support the Executive Principal (CEO), in the strategic development and operation of the Central Regions School Trust and will deputise as required. You will lead the non-academic operations and central service functions of the Trust by upholding, promoting, and modelling our vision and mission through our Distinctive Culture focusing on People, Places and Processes.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader who can take the Trust on the next stage of its journey as we seek to grow and develop. You will have a significant, successful track record of leadership and strategy development implementing efficient and effective systems within a comparable organisation. You will be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge and understanding of key issues in relation to all central support services.