Chief Executive Officer
Diverse Academies
Nottinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Attractive six figure salary for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter 2020
- Apply by:
- 3 January 2020
Job overview
Diverse in name and diverse in nature
Due to the retirement of the present CEO, the Trustees of Diverse Academies Trust are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic leader as Chief Executive Officer for their highly successful Trust.
Diverse Academies was founded in 2011 – when the National Church of England Academy and Tuxford Academy formalised their longstanding collaborative partnership. The Trust has grown since to 14 academies across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, with over 8,500 pupils and students – and over 1,000 employees, covering all phases of education, and in mainstream, special and alternative, post 16 provision settings. As the name of the Trust states, the Trust’s academies are diverse in name and diverse in nature, which is an important distinction for the Trust.
As CEO you will exemplify the values and ethos of Diverse Academies Trust and its commitment to delivering excellent teaching, exceptional care and an outstanding performance. Inclusive collaboration across a diverse portfolio of academies is fundamental to the Trust’s vision and values. You will have the determination and entrepreneurialism needed to lead the schools, representing the Trust’s values and vision, deepening effective collaboration between schools and leading an inspirational further development strategy for the MAT.
Applicants for the post will be able to evidence experience of operating at a senior executive level within an education environment or will be from those sectors working with the education/public sector where you have a strategic knowledge of the challenges of leading complex multi-stakeholder organisations.
You will have had experience of reporting to Board members, be able to demonstrate sound financial management skills combined with the ability to build collaborative and strategic partnerships, maximising the opportunities available to the Trust.
As a highly skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, you will have the ability to engage credibly and successfully build, lead and further develop key relationships both within the Trust and externally, locally and nationally.
The successful candidate will be an ambitious and forward thinker, who will bring the drive, inspiration and commitment to lead the vision for the Trust and its stakeholders.
This is a remarkable opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Trust at a very exciting time. As the Trust develops we require a dynamic and innovative leader who shares our ambition and commitment to excellence.
For an informal and confidential discussion about this unique opportunity please call our recruitment partner Chris Gartner from Hays Leadership on 07595 646 645 or email to chris.gartner@hays.com
Closing deadline: Friday 3rd of January
Interviews: Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th of January
Diverse Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
About Diverse Academies
- Diverse Academies
- Old Hall Drive, Retford
- Nottinghamshire
- DN22 7EA
- United Kingdom
Founded in September 2011, Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust consisting of 14 academies – six secondary, six primary and two special – across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
Our vision
To inspire. To raise aspirations. To create brighter tomorrows.
Our mission
We nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
Our values
We empower
We respect
We care
Diversity is core to our Trust
Across our primary, secondary and special academies, we believe that all of our children and young people should be given the very best chance in life to progress – whether into further or higher education, employment or a more independent adulthood.
Our shared, common purpose ensures our strategy clearly connects us. We actively encourage and support each of our academies to develop further, recognising that high levels of success are not sustained by adopting a ‘one size fits all’ model nor by working in isolation.
Collectively, we share and co-develop best practice for the benefit of all our academies. Whatever the size and shape of the academy, the accomplishment and development of each individual student is at the heart of what we do. We believe that this is best achieved through maintaining and developing each academy’s own individual characteristics, framed within a consistent set of Trust-wide values and through a vision and mission which is common to all.
We put our children and young people first
We have high aspirations and expectations for all those who attend our academies. Beyond the classroom we provide opportunities to nurture existing talents, as well as opportunities to try new things – enabling our young people to develop a range of skills. We adopt firm and consistent behaviour policies, ensuring our students learn in calm, disciplined environments. We value our students’ opinions, and engage parents and carers in creating the very best outcomes for their children.
How we work together
Our staff are part of a family of academies. Our team of educational, business and operational experts provide support and guidance, and challenge accepted professional thinking. We empower our colleagues to enable our students and pupils to meet the highest possible standards, and we recognise that all our staff have a role in improving student outcomes. We have an established framework of core principles and practice to which all our academies subscribe, which are developed and agreed on in collaboration. Our colleagues access the very best professional development and therefore maintain high levels of quality teaching and support.
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