Chief Executive Officer

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a driven CEO to set its vision and lead by example. The successful candidate will champion pupil success, oversee strategic improvements, and foster innovation across multiple schools. The role demands strong leadership and a commitment to creating an inclusive and sustainable environment for students and staff alike, with key responsibilities including governance and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Inspiring leader with ability to influence and innovate.
• Experience in driving excellence in education.
• Commitment to pupil wellbeing and success.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic vision and lead across the Trust.
• Drive improvement and innovation in schools.
• Ensure financial compliance and governance.

Skills

Educational insight

Political awareness

Financial acumen

Leadership

Operational excellence

Job description

As CEO, you will set the Trust’s vision and lead with purpose, ensuring every young person has access to outstanding education and opportunities to grow. You will drive excellence across our schools while empowering pupils with the skills, confidence, and character to succeed in life and contribute to their communities.

We are looking for an inspiring leader with the authority to influence, the drive to deliver, and the courage to innovate. With strong educational insight, political awareness, and financial acumen, you will balance ambition with operational excellence – always placing pupils’ success and wellbeing at the heart of every decision.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, keeping exceptional education and personal growth at the heart of the Trust.
• Drive improvement and innovation while celebrating each school’s individuality.
• Safeguard financial compliance, probity, and long-term sustainability as Accounting Officer.
• Ensure strong governance through effective relationships with the Board.
• Recruit, develop, and retain outstanding staff, fostering a culture where people thrive.
• Champion safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion to be an employer of choice.
• Strengthen partnerships with communities, stakeholders, government, and the wider sector.

Application timeline

• The closing date for applications is: Thursday 23rd October 2025
• Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 19th November 2025 (remote) and Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th November 2025 (in person)

Please read the information pack. If you decide to apply, include a letter with your application form that is no longer than two A4 pages. In your letter, explain your reasons for applying for the position, refer to the information contained in the pack, specifically the person specification and highlight any relevant experience and personal qualities you would bring to the role.