CEO

Synergy Multi Academy Trust

CEO

Salary: Competitive

Location: Reepham, Norfolk

Closing date: Tuesday 11th April 2023 at noon

Shortlist: Thursday 13th April 2023

Interviews Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th April 2023

Synergy Multi Academy Trust is a highly respected, ambitious and thriving Multi Academy Trust in Norfolk. We have 15 schools in our growing family, with three high schools, an all-through school and 11 primary schools, with almost 5,000 pupils and 800 staff. 

We aim to be a strong Trust, transforming children’s lives through education:

• Putting the quality of education at the core of our work, with a high quality curriculum in each school, underpinned by a clear pedagogical approach.
• Developing staff and paying close attention to wellbeing, with high quality evidence based professional development as a core element of the Trust.
• Enabling schools to focus on the quality of education by providing efficient and effective central services.
• Providing strong governance at all levels of the organisation.
• Fulfilling our wider purposes of public benefit and civic duty.

We are absolutely committed to ensuring that our staff are supported in reaching their maximum potential and our career development pathways and wellbeing strategies underpin this.

Our schools and staff work very closely together, and we have particular expertise in working with young people from rural communities.

Our new CEO will be responsible for articulating and delivering the Trust’s vision and strategy, upholding the values of the Trust, cultivating an inspiring and supportive organisational culture, and of course delivering exceptional educational and sustainable financial outcomes for all the Trust’s academies.

To be successful in this role, you will have proven strategic leadership credibility, with an ability to engage and lead the organisation in a way that is authentic, highly collaborative, and decisive. You will be able to work with the Board of Directors and others to develop and deliver a compelling vision for the organisation, supporting the Trust’s overall ethos. With a strong background in leadership and having excellent knowledge of key issues affecting the education landscape at a national level, you will be passionate about education and the role we play in improving and enriching people’s lives - both the pupils we serve and the people who work with us.

As we continue our strong journey, this role offers a unique opportunity for someone with the right leadership experience, drive and passion for education to lead our purpose and values led organisation from strength to strength.

We would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Caroline Olsen at Academicis on 01223 907979 or 07500 889504 or via email at colsen@academicis.co.uk to have a confidential conversation and to find out more about this excellent opportunity.