CEO (Corvus Learning Trust)

This post is based in the Trust office on the Wellington College site in Crowthorne

Part Time, 0.5 FTE - Preferably Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Following the retirement of our founding CEO, we are looking for an outstanding individual who will be responsible for the articulation and effective delivery of the Trust’s vision and strategy. The individual will uphold the values of the Trust whilst continuing to develop an inspiring and supportive organisational culture. The delivery of an exceptional education within our Trust schools and the maintenance of a sustainable, positive financial position for the Trust are both central to the role.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A strong track record in successful leadership of a school, including the delivery of an outstanding education for pupils whilst providing excellent development opportunities for staff.
• Experience and understanding of the nuances of working within a trust.
• Strategic leadership credibility, with the ability to engage and lead an organisation in a way that is authentic, collaborative, and robust.
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of financial management and operational systems to ensure the sustainability at school and trust levels.
• A proven ability to work with the Board of Trustees, Local Governing Bodies, Headteachers and others to continue to deliver the Trust’s vision whilst demonstrating commitment to our values.
• Knowledge of the education sector and of key issues affecting the local and national landscape.
• A passion for education and the role our schools play in challenging and improving the opportunities and outcomes for our pupils.
• The ability to network and engage at a local and national level for the benefit of the Trust.
• An understanding of the impact our schools and Trust have on our children, families and local community.

The role provides a very real opportunity to influence the focus and lead the strategic direction of our expanding Trust. The new CEO will be supported by a strong, committed Central Team, Board of Trustees and Members, whilst at school level we have a strong governance structure and highly skilled Headteachers.

About Us

Corvus is a growing Trust and currently has six schools (seven by March 2024) supporting approximately 4600 pupils from Infants through to Secondary, within the local area. All of our Trust schools are successful and thriving, where students are happy, safe, engaged in their learning and motivated. The Trust schools enjoy shared values and a common ethos and vision to support and guide children throughout their education. Our teamwork enables collaboration whilst retaining our individuality, giving every young person in our care the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration. We aim to ensure that individuals are recruited, selected, trained and promoted on the basis of ability, job requirements, skills, aptitudes and other objective criteria. In this respect we will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are not covered by legislation or existing codes of practice.

This post is based in the Trust office on the Wellington College site in Crowthorne which is located approximately 3 miles from Wokingham and Camberley and 12 miles from Reading. It enjoys excellent links to surrounding villages, towns and cities via the M3, M4 A329M, and local rail networks. 

To apply for this post, please complete the online application form via TES.

Closing Date: Thursday 1st February 2024

Shortlisting: Friday 2nd February 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 8th and 9th February 2024

Corvus Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 and future amendments. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position you will be required to complete a self-declaration form, to declare any spent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings which may later appear on your DBS check.

As part of safer recruitment policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, we will undertake an online check and may request additional information.