CEO: Chief Education Officer (incorporating Chief Executive and Accounting Officer)

Responsible for: The strategic direction and educational and financial outcomes for the Trust

The opportunity:

The Brigshaw Learning Partnership are looking to appoint a new CEO - Chief Education Officer (incorporating Chief Executive and Accounting Officer) - to lead our 3-19 multi-academy trust of over 3000 pupils attending our seven schools – one high school and six primary schools.

The successful candidate will work with a supportive and highly experienced board of directors to provide professional and dynamic strategic leadership to Headteachers in our Trust, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, successful outcomes for all students and effective management of our business functions.This exciting, career defining, opportunity has arisen for an outstanding visionary leader who can share our vision and values. We are looking for an innovative individual who is passionate about improving outcomes for our families and who will provide the strategic direction and executive educational leadership needed in shaping the future development and growth of the Brigshaw Learning Partnership.

The Brigshaw Learning Partnership is a multi-academy trust in outer east Leeds, established in 2016. Our schools have been working together for many years, and are committed to achieving the best for all of our children and young people through co-operation, openness and trust. The proximity of our schools enables us to work closely with our communities to greatly enhance pastoral and curriculum provision between all stages.

The candidate will:

• have proven leadership and management skills within diverse and complex organisations
• be inspirational and credible
• have a proven successful track record of raising standards
• be highly accomplished at developing relationships with stakeholders and building professional networks.

We encourage you to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role. Please contact Wendy Harrington on 07713234203 or at harrinw02@brigshawtrust.com to arrange a suitable time.

Application packs are available from Emma Duffy, Avec Partnership Ltd, tel. 07585 919241 or email: emma.duffy@avec-partnership.com. Applications should be returned to Emma Duffy via email.

Closing Date: 4th March at 12pm

Interview Date(s): 22nd and 23rd March 2021

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to have an up to date DBS disclosure