Deputy Chief Executive Officer

TES FE News; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A North East educational Trust is seeking a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to join their Executive Team. This role involves supporting the CEO in overseeing strategic leadership and driving school improvement initiatives across multiple academies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in educational leadership, financial management, and collaboration with stakeholders. Applications are open until 8 October 2025, with interviews scheduled for 22/23 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership at the executive level.
• Proven track record in managing school improvement strategies.
• Strong financial acumen and risk management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in delivering strategic and professional leadership.
• Drive the school improvement strategy for all schools in the Trust.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the Trust's vision.

Job description

Overview

RTMAT is a small but growing Trust based in the North East of England. We currently have 5 Alternative Provisions Academies with the potential to grow to 8 within the next two years. Our vision is to create a future where every young person, regardless of their background or challenges, has the opportunity to thrive in education and life. We aspire to be a beacon of hope and excellence, transforming lives through trust, compassion, and personalised learning—so that all our learners can achieve their full potential and contribute positively to their communities. We change lives.

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) to join our Executive Team and drive the quality of education and outcomes for our Trust.

You will support the Chief Executive Officer by contributing to and influencing all areas of the Trust’s strategy, with a focus on the leadership of the Trust’s school improvement strategy for all schools which form part of the trust. For us school improvement is about financial stability, managing risk and providing the best outcome for learners.

As Deputy CEO, you will support the CEO in providing strategic and professional leadership across the Trust. You will work collaboratively with the CEO, Trust Board, local governing committees, Headteachers, and all staff within the Trust and schools to ensure the Trust vision is delivered.

For further information, including job description, person specification and application form, please visit: www.rtmat.org.uk

Responsibilities

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer will support the CEO in delivering strategic and professional leadership across the Trust, with a focus on driving the school improvement strategy for all schools in the Trust. Responsibilities include contributing to and influencing all areas of the Trust’s strategy, ensuring financial stability, effective risk management, and delivering the best outcomes for learners. You will work collaboratively with the CEO, Trust Board, local governing committees, Headteachers, and staff to ensure the Trust vision is realised.

Applications and Safeguarding

Closing date for applications: 8 October 2025. Interviews dates: 22/23 October 2025. River Tees Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will, therefore, be subject to vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of protected characteristics.