Chief Executive Officer

The Dean Trust

Salary: Competitive to attract the best

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Location: Manchester

We are looking for an inspirational leader to drive Trust-wide strategies for improving education standards.

The Dean Trust was formed in 2012 with three schools in Trafford; two secondary and one primary.

Following a period of rapid growth, our Trust now comprises 11 schools, one all-through primary and secondary, five secondary and four primary schools. As a Trust, we embrace the individuality of each of our schools, which allows each headteacher the autonomy to adapt to the individual contextual needs of each of their local communities.

We are a Trust which values individuality whilst sharing a collective mission. In parallel to this, we have developed a Trust-wide collaborative network of specialists who share and develop good practice and knowledge across our schools.

The CEO will lead on the development of Trust wide strategies and plans for the improvement of standards across all areas of the Trust; to be the holder of the visions and values of The Dean Trust and to ensure the communication of these externally, as well as to Trust employees to secure educational success through effective strategic planning and execution, underpinned by sound financial management and excellence across corporate services.

The CEO will always ‘put pupils first’ and ensure that our employees work in an environment that supports and values them.

Through inspirational leadership and a focus on an ambitious vision, delivered through the Trust Strategic Plan, the CEO will create a culture of constant development and improvement. This will be implemented through effective systems of organisation and control and high levels of professional standards to secure the highest possible achievement for all in every aspect of the Trust’s position.

The CEO is accountable to the Chair of the Board of Trustees. The role will attract a competitive package, which will be commensurate with the experience of the appointed candidate.

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If you have any questions or queries about the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch by contacting Liz Hayden on #removed# or email #removed#

• The closing date for applications is: Monday 31st March at 9:00 am
• First stage of interviews: Friday 4th April 2025
• Second stage of interviews: Thursday 24th April 2025

The Dean 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). As part of the shortlisting process, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.