Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Competitive or c£95k

Based at Coopers School Chislehurst with travel

Education for the 21st Century is a values-led organisation, driven by a determination to create welcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress, and succeeds. We are committed to improving outcomes and transforming lives, realising social mobility, and the transformative power of education. We value the difference in all of our schools while seeking to bring them together around a framework that delivers an enriching experience and a great education for the young people within our care. 

We want the very best for all of our young people. Our plan to ensure that we deliver great schools is underpinned by our shared values of trust, kindness, and endeavour. Our schools and our staff are collaborative and we seek to create consistency and quality throughout.  

Our leaders create improvement in schools that is robust and sustainable. We are as enthusiastic about developing and nurturing our staff, as we are about developing our young people. Our professional development programs and our approach to school improvement provide quality and rigor while creating a depth of experience and learning for our staff. See our short video on what it is like to work for us. E21C Education for the 21st Century Trust - Working for Us

Starting October 2023, E21C is looking to recruit a permanent COO who will, under the direction and guidance of the CEO, direct and control identified operational services in accordance with the strategy and business plans agreed by the Chief Executive and Board to ensure that Trust goals and objectives are met. 

Education for the 21st Century is at an inflection point. We are quickly developing a reputation as a Trust with a strong school improvement model. We have set in place clear strategies within our schools to ensure that we fulfil our mission of improving outcomes and transforming lives and we look forward to the next phase in our strategic plan as we realise better outcomes and build the capacity that will allow us to grow.

To apply please complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring forms here and send to Sue Allis Director of HR sallis@e21c.co.uk

Closing Date and Time: Monday 30th January 2023 12:00 noon

Interviews: w/c 6th February 2023

For more information, please contact Debbie Robinson Executive Assistant and Office Manager drobinson@e21c.co.uk

Education for the 21st Century is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Education for the 21st Century is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.