Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Executive Director of Education)

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Job title: Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Executive Director of Education)

Company: Broad Horizons Education Trust

Job description: Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Executive Director of Education)

Are you an exceptional education leader with a demonstrable track record in improving schools? Do you possess strong analytical skills, which enable you to interpret data and management information forensically? Are you enthusiastic, positive, optimistic, flexible and motivated, with an unparalleled personal drive? Do you have a notable ability to build strong working relationships with teaching, leadership and staff colleagues, as well as special leadership skills which ensure the right balance of support and challenge? If so, we have a role that will provide you with endless opportunities to make a tangible difference to children and young people.We are looking for a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to join our Executive team.

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Executive Director of Education) will be the strategic lead for education for the Trust. This will include supporting the Chief Executive Officer by contributing to and influencing all areas of the Trust’s strategy, with a particular focus on the leadership of the Trust’s school improvement strategy for all schools within the Trust. Our current Executive Director of Education will be retiring within the year and we are excited to be able to recruit a successor to start working with us in September 2024. Broad Horizons Education Trust is a medium sized, highly respected and thriving Multi Academy Trust in Norfolk. At present, we have 3 secondary schools, 2 specialist residential SEMH schools and 13 primary schools in our Trust.

We appreciate the unique qualities of each school in our Trust and commit to supporting them with their own improvement journey. We know ‘time matters’ for every child and so we are ambitious for every school and their pupils. We are not afraid to do things differently. We understand there is no one route to success and we are always looking for new ways to do even better. We do not shy away from innovation and trying something new. Paving our own way is as much a part of our Trust mindset as striving for excellence. We are committed to a model of robust evaluation and continuous improvement.

We know that promoting high standards is not just about achieving great results. For us, excellence is about helping our people and our schools to flourish and be remarkable in every way. You will share in our belief that schools need to be committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, giving every child and young person the opportunity to fulfil their potential now, and in the future. We seek to realise the power of individuals and organisations working together in collaboration, whilst retaining their individuality. We are committed to working in partnership and sharing our learning with the wider community in Norfolk and take a system leader approach, to help improve education far beyond our own network. Together, we go beyond what is achievable alone.

Discussions about this role are strongly encouraged. If you consider yourself to be the unique individual we are looking for please contact Clare Jones or Clare Fletcher (current Executive Directors of Education) for an informal, confidential discussion regarding this role: or

To access the online application and to apply, please select the “Apply” button and enter your details. You will then be linked through to our recruitment portal MyNewTerm where you can complete an online application form.

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

The closing date for applications is 31st Jan 2024 at 9am

Interviews will take place on 26th and 27th Feb 2024

We reserve the right to close the application window early and change the interview dates.

Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we will check the suitability of staff to work with children. Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where applicable).

Expected salary: £117067 – 129140 per year

Location: Norfolk

Job date: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 02:03:45 GMT

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