Chief Executive Officer and Accounting Officer

The Trustees of the Brickfields Trust are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring CEO to embrace our vision and values, and build on the strong foundations already in place.

Our new CEO will provide inspirational, strategic leadership, which will ensure the continued success of the trust and its academies. Responsible for the improvement of educational standards and effective use of resources, the CEO will oversee the effective and compliant management of the trust and its member academies.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strong strategic leadership towards the trust’s vision and strategic aims
• Build an open, transparent and effective relationship with the governing board, its committees and academy leaders
• Be accountable for all aspects of school improvement, quality of education and pupil outcomes across the trust
• Ensure that the trust is viewed as an “employer of choice” and is staffed by talented individuals at all levels
• Ensure organisational sustainability and compliance
• Build effective relationships and clearly communicate the ambitions of the trust

This role provides an exciting opportunity to develop the strategic direction of our Trust. The new CEO will be supported by a strong and effective central team, highly-skilled school leaders and a committed and experienced Board of Trustees and Members.

We actively welcome visits to the Trust Head Office and one or more of the academies. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Donna Rushton, Governance Professional, at [email protected]

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 23 June 2025

Shortlisting: Wednesday 25 June 2025

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 9 July and Thursday 10 July 2025

To apply a complete application form is required. CVs will not be accepted.

The Brickfields Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is a requirement for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information. As an equal opportunity employer, The Brickfields Trust welcomes applications from a range of backgrounds.