Chief Executive Officer
Reach South Academy Trust
South West
- £160,000 - £180,000 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 10 November 2024
Job overview
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Lead the Future of Inclusive Education – Join Reach South Academy Trust as Chief Executive Officer!
Reach South Academy Trust, a leading force in education across the South West of England, is seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As we continue to grow and innovate, we need a dynamic leader who shares our commitment to inclusivity, integrity, and educational excellence. Could you be the leader to take us to new heights?
To learn more, view the digital welcome pack here: CEO Applicant Pack
About Us: Founded in 2016, Reach South Academy Trust manages 17 academies, including primary, secondary, and special schools, with a mission to raise educational achievement for all children, particularly the most vulnerable. Our diverse portfolio of schools’ spreads across Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. We are driven by the values of REACH (Raising the Educational Achievement of Children), and we are deeply committed to overcoming barriers to education, whether they are social, physical, or cognitive.
The Role: As our CEO, you will be joining Reach South at a pivotal moment. With the retirement of our founding CEO, Dean Ashton, we are looking for a strategic leader who will continue to push the boundaries of inclusive education, drive innovation, and ensure excellent outcomes for every student. You will lead a senior leadership team, collaborating with leaders from across disciplines, and engage with Trustees who champion inclusivity and educational excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Visionary Leadership: Setting the strategic direction for the Trust in line with our ethos of high expectations, inclusivity, and integrity.
- Financial Acumen: Driving sustainable growth while maintaining high educational standards.
- Collaboration: Collaborating with local authorities, MATs, and the broader educational community to shape policies and practices that benefit children and young people.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: You will have the opportunity to shape the lives of thousands of students across diverse communities.
- Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a highly skilled and motivated team of leaders and Trustees.
- Professional Growth: Lead an organisation that fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous professional development through mentoring, professional development, and leadership programmes.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Are you ready to lead the next chapter of Reach South Academy Trust? Apply now and help shape the future of inclusive education. Together, we can create opportunities for every child to succeed.
Competitive Offer
Salary ranges from £160,000 - £180,000. In addition, we offer a nationally competitive benefits package with room for negotiation for an exceptional candidate.
Wish to discuss the vacancy further?
Please contact Olivia Frings, Director of People on the details below and arrangements will be made to speak to the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees Jairaj Thakkar.
Mobile: 07841 464505
Email: olivia.frings@reachsouth.org
Should you wish to discuss this role informally with the current incumbent, Dean Ashton, CEO please contact Jade Greenwood, Executive Assistant to the CEO.
Mobile: 07783 124961
Email: jade.greenwood@reachsouth.org
How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV along with a letter of application detailing how you meet the requirements of the role, including referee contact details that cover the last three-year period. References will be requested prior to interview for all shortlisted applicants.
Please send your application, marked "CEO Application" within the subject line, to Olivia Frings, Director of People at olivia.frings@reachsouth.org
An acknowledgement by email will be sent to confirm receipt of your application.
Application deadline: Sunday 10 November 2024 at midnight.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 December 2024 in London.
Attached documents
About Reach South Academy Trust
- Reach South Academy Trust
- c/o UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue
- Plymouth
- PL1 4RL
- United Kingdom
Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 14 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
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