Chief Executive Officer

GLF Schools; England; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in the United Kingdom seeks a dynamic individual to serve as CEO. This role is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring educational excellence, and promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration across schools. The ideal candidate will have significant senior leadership experience in education, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and the education community.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at senior leadership level in education.
• Ability to translate vision into operational reality.
• Exceptional communicator and persuasive advocate.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice.
• Resilience, adaptability and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic vision for the Trust.
• Ensure excellence and improvement across all schools.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and the community.
• Act as principal spokesperson and ambassador, building relationships with stakeholders, funders, regulators and the education ecosystem.
• Ensure robust governance, financial health and operational excellence, supporting the Board and managing risk.
• Promote innovation and best practice within and beyond the Trust.

Skills

Strategic insight

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Resilience

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Equity & inclusion

Job description

GLF Schools is at a transformative juncture. With a clear vision to deliver outstanding education and positive life‑chances for every child, we now seek a dynamic, values‑driven individual to serve as CEO. This is a rare opportunity to lead a forward‑thinking multi‑academy trust, deepen its impact and shape an inclusive, high‑performing organisation.

As CEO you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of GLF Schools in partnership with the Board, embedding a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration, and ensuring organisational sustainability and growth. You will be a compelling ambassador for the Trust, inspiring staff, pupils, parents and wider stakeholders, and forging strong partnerships with the wider education community, local authorities and other sector bodies.

GLF Schools is a thriving multi‑academy trust with a commitment to creating safe, inclusive and high‑quality learning environments. We believe that exceptional education transforms lives and that every young person deserves the opportunity to exceed their aspirations. We are proud of our community‑centred ethos and our drive to advance educational excellence across all of our schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a bold strategic vision for the Trust, aligned with its core values and long‑term ambitions.
• Ensure educational excellence and continuous improvement across all schools in the trust, with a sharp focus on pupil outcomes, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Foster a culture of professional development, empowerment and shared leadership, attracting, retaining and developing outstanding leaders and staff.
• Act as the principal spokesperson and ambassador for the Trust, cultivating strong relationships with local stakeholders, funders, regulators and the education ecosystem.
• Ensure robust governance, financial health and operational excellence, supporting the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities and managing risk effectively.
• Promote innovation, collaboration and best practice within and beyond the Trust, ensuring that GLF Schools remains at the forefront of educational thinking and service delivery.

You will bring

• Significant experience at senior leadership or executive level in education, ideally within a multi‑academy trust or similarly complex organisation.
• Strategic insight, commercial acumen and sound judgement, with the ability to translate vision into operational reality.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; you build credibility quickly, lead by example, and are a persuasive advocate for staff, pupils and the community.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice, and the ability to embed these principles into everything the Trust does.
• Resilience, adaptability and a collaborative mindset: able to thrive in a dynamic, challenging environment and inspire others to do the same.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted to Anderson Quigley here.

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than two pages) explaining why you are interested in the CEO role at GLF Schools and how you meet the candidate profile, as well as a completed school application form.

Contact for a Confidential Discussion

• Hayley Mintern: [e-mail] or [phone].
• Paul Horgan: [e-mail] or [phone].
• Sophie Rees: [e-mail] [phone].

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 1 January 2026.

Interview Schedule

• Interviews will take place week of 5th January with Anderson Quigley.
• In‑person session in our schools will take place week of 12th January and final panel session week of 26th January 2026.

GLF Schools is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education

Industries

• Education, Primary and Secondary Education, and Higher Education