Chief Education Officer (Deputy CEO)

Teaching Vacancies; Burnley; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Burnley is seeking an experienced Chief Education Officer to lead the education function across its Trust. This full-time role requires strong strategic and leadership skills, commitment to safeguarding, and experience in educational settings. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders and support the CEO in strategic initiatives. The salary ranges from £109,275 to £120,524 pending pay award.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised Gym Membership

Local Government Pension Scheme

Teachers Pension scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership within educational settings.
• Proven track record of leading educational initiatives.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the education function across the Trust.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders.
• Deputise for the CEO when required.

Skills

Leadership in education

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

Qualified teacher status

Postgraduate degree in Education or related field

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Chief Education Officer (Deputy CEO)

Full Time, Full Year

Salary: L33 – L37 (£109,275 - £120,524 PENDING PAY AWARD)

Responsible to: CEO

Main Location: Romero CAT Central Office (bb12 7ng) with Travel to other sites

Required to commence: January 2026

Romero Catholic Academy Trust (Diocese of Salford) is committed to providing an outstanding Catholic education across all our academies. Rooted in faith, our mission is to nurture every child in their spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, experienced, and dynamic Catholic leader to join our central team. The CEdO is the most senior role leading the education function across our Trust. This is an exciting, strategic role, effectively engaging with stakeholders, leading the education team, and deputising for the CEO when required.

If you believe you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the HR Department at 01282 855500 or [e-mail] to arrange a meeting with our CEO, Katy Cox.

Full details and application forms are available on our website: www.romerocat.com

What the school offers its staff

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LCC contributions)
• Teachers Pension scheme
• Enhanced Terms and Conditions after 5 years’ service
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Free Parking/Company Parking
• Bereavement Leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the 'keeping children safe in education' guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Online and social media checks
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.