Chief Executive Officer

Learn Sheffield is Sheffield’s Schools Company which is 80% owned by schools and 20% by the Local Authority. It was incorporated last August and is dedicated to raising school standards and ensuring every child has access to a great education, wherever they live in Sheffield and whatever their circumstances.

It is providing an innovative approach to delivering school improvement services, building on the existing relationships between the council and Sheffield schools whilst firmly placing accountability and ownership of services with schools themselves.

The Company has made an impressive start establishing a healthy and continuously growing membership of 112 schools, it has a three year contract in place to deliver statutory duties on behalf of the Local Authority, delivering high quality professional development to teachers and is building a strong reputation for constructive challenge and high support with schools.

The Board are now looking to appoint a permanent Chief Executive Officer to lead the Company’s exciting next stage of development, building on the success of the initial phase, an entrepreneurial leader, who can both help shape and effectively execute the future vision.

Please take a look around the website www.learnsheffield.co.uk and if you have proven business acumen, relentless drive and most importantly making a real difference for the young people of Sheffield resonates with you then please do apply.

Deadline for applications: 1st May
Interviews will take place on Friday 27th May