23/09/2026
🆕 Chief Executive Officer
📍 The Basildon Academies, Essex
💷 £110,225 - £118,535 Annually
📆 From January 2027
Established in 2009, The Basildon Academies currently comprises two secondary schools. Following the retirement of its Chief Executive Officer, the Trust is seeking an exceptional leader to guide the organisation through its next stage of development. This is a rare opportunity to lead a distinctive, ambitious trust committed to transforming young lives through high-quality education.
As Chief Executive Officer and Accounting Officer, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of educational performance, governance, compliance, financial stewardship, and public accountability. They will lead the Executive Team and work collaboratively with Trustees, staff, students, parents, and external partners to deliver the Trust's strategic ambitions.
Working in partnership with the Board of Trustees, the successful candidate will provide inspirational leadership across all aspects of the Trust's work. They will secure educational excellence, drive continuous improvement, ensure financial sustainability, develop an exceptional workforce, and strengthen the Trust's role within the local community and wider education sector.
⏰ Closing date: 12:00pm, Monday 28 September
💬 Interviews: Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October
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Closing date: Midnight, Mon 28th Sep, 2026. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.