Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Employer: Every Child Matters Academy Trust
Full Time - Permanent
Salary Range: L24 – L27
Start Date: 1st September 2024
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer and Trustees
Thank you for your interest in the post of Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Every Child Matters Academy Trust (ECM).
Since our establishment in 2016, the Trust has come a long way. Growing from three schools to five in 2018, then to eight in 2020 and aiming to become a team of 11 schools in 2024. Six of our 8 schools have been inspected by OFSTED following conversion and the outcomes of each inspection have been positive, each report has highlighted strong and positive support from the Trust.
The schools of ECM have a great deal of autonomy whilst working within the Trust framework of compliance. Leaders work collaboratively to improve outcomes for all children within the trust and beyond, providing them with the best educational opportunities in order to give them better life chances. Our talented school leaders are well supported in their work by the Trust’s central team, led by the CEO, Gerry Wilson.
Gerry is stepping back to work with the Trust on a part time basis. The Trustees wish to appoint an outstanding candidate, who will have gained a wealth of experience from working in primary schools and have a track record of successful school improvement. Trustees are looking to appoint someone who can work alongside other members of the central team to drive school improvement. The person appointed will work closely with the CEO and deputise in her absence as the Trust continues to develop.
The Trust prides itself on having an ethos and working environment where everyone is valued and where opportunities and successes are shared. It is important that the successful candidate can enhance the team with their skills, knowledge, drive and energy, excellent interpersonal skills and passion for excellence in education.
As CEO, I am also looking forward to adding to our already talented central team. I am sure that alongside maintaining a keen focus on teaching and learning, the successful candidate will be able to support in all areas of the organisation specifically in supporting the growth of the Trust.
For an informal discussion, please email Gerry Wilson (CEO) g.fosterwilson@ecmtrust.co.uk to arrange a convenient time.
The deadline for applications is 12.00pm on Friday 12th January 2024. Interviews will be held week commencing February 5th 2024.
Application forms to be completed on-line via the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council recruitment page (https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/).
We wish you well with your application and look forward to hearing from you.
William Ward Gerry Wilson
(Chair of Trustees) (Chief Executive Officer)
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