Chief Operations Officer

Leading Edge Academies Partnership (the ‘Trust’) is a local partnership of academies in south west Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, formally established in August 2018 and currently consists of two secondary schools (Mounts Bay Academy and Fowey River Academy), one all through school (Five Islands Academy) and three primary schools (St Hilary School, Ludgvan School and St Buryan Academy). 

Due to the retirement of our Chief Operations Officer in December this year, we are now looking for an inspirational strategic leader to take us forward in the next stage of our development.  Working closely with the interim CEO and in partnership with a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will offer substantial generalist leadership and management experience gained in complex multi-stakeholder settings.  

We are looking for someone who:

• Can evidence outstanding relationship building and communication skills.

• Has strategic abilities and a personal ethos of service and the drive to inspire an already talented support team across the Trust. 

• Has the ability to accept criticism and react positively to always seek the best solutions.

• Will ensure the Trust has a transparent and dynamic service provision, which is held to account by our academies and Trust Board on a regular basis. 

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in a unique and high-performing Multi-   Academy Trust

• The opportunity to work for an employer who is committed to developing talent in staff

• A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment

• A passionate, committed and highly skilled Executive Team and Board of Trustees

• Extensive CPD opportunities

• Wide ranging staff benefits, including, parking and access to sports/gym facilities at various academies within the Trust

• A superb location with great opportunities for a proper work/life balance

For an informal discussion please contact either:

o the Chair of the Trust Board, Jackie Eason jeason@leadingedgeacademies.org 07713 328706 OR

o the interim CEO, Kelley Butcher, kbutcher@leadingedgeacademies.org 07961 682689.

An application form and information pack are available via our website or on request by contacting Kelley Butcher by email: kbutcher@leadingedgeacademies.org