Deputy Chief Executive Officer

TES FE News; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in England is looking for a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to join their Executive Team. The role requires strategic leadership to enhance educational outcomes and financial stability across the Trust's schools. Collaboration with the CEO, Trust Board, and local committees is essential to deliver the Trust's vision. Applicants should be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in providing strategic and professional leadership across the Trust.
• Contribute to and influence all areas of the Trust’s strategy, focusing on school improvement.
• Lead actions for financial stability and effective risk management.

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.

Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in providing strategic and professional leadership across the Trust.
• Contribute to and influence all areas of the Trust’s strategy, with a focus on school improvement for all Trust schools.
• Lead or contribute to actions that ensure financial stability and effective risk management to achieve outcomes for learners.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Trust Board, local governing committees, Headteachers, and staff to deliver the Trust vision.

How to apply

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

Closing date for applications: 8th October 2025

Interviews dates: 22/23rd 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.