Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust (BTC Trust) is seeking an exceptional and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our ambitious mission of delivering outstanding, inclusive education while championing civic responsibility and community cohesion across Somerset.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead a dynamic multi-academy trust, ensuring every child achieves and schools meet the unique needs of our community.
2. Tackle educational inequality, delivering high-quality education across rural and diverse settings.
3. Foster strong partnerships with local communities, stakeholders, and authorities to drive systemic change.
4. Promote sustainability and financial stewardship while ensuring compliance and safeguarding excellence.
5. Empower staff through professional development and inclusive leadership, cultivating future leaders in education.
6. Shape the strategic direction of a forward-thinking Trust and create sustainable change across our schools and the Somerset education landscape.
About BTC Trust:
BTC Trust is a thriving and values-driven multi-academy trust dedicated to transforming lives through education. Proudly serving diverse communities across Somerset, we operate a family of 8 schools and 3 APEX Centres that cater to learners from early years to post-16 education. Our unique portfolio of schools is united by the belief that every child deserves an outstanding education, regardless of their background or circumstances. At BTC Trust, our values of Ambition, Collaboration, and Inclusion shape everything we do. We believe every child, regardless of background or circumstance, deserves an outstanding education. Our schools are safe, nurturing environments where students thrive academically and personally. We are also deeply committed to our role in the community, with our schools serving as hubs of opportunity, support, and engagement for families and residents. BTC Trust is more than a collection of schools; it is a force for educational equity and continuous improvement, rooted in its local communities. We are passionate about tackling disadvantage, celebrating diversity, and empowering learners to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
Benefits:
The unique opportunity to lead an ambitious, innovative, and values-driven Trust with the full backing of a committed and collaborative team. A pivotal role in shaping the future of education across Somerset, building strategies that deliver tangible improvement and growth. The chance to lead in a Trust that serves diverse communities, providing educational equity and excellence across a wide range of local schools. The satisfaction of living and working in a region that offers a high quality of life, combining career achievement with personal fulfillment. Somerset is known for its vibrant communities, affordable living, and stunning natural landscapes. Employee benefits include: Cycle-to-work scheme, hybrid working, a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, excellent pension scheme with a minimum 23% employer contribution, and a relocation package to be agreed at the offer stage. We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year-round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform, and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work-life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part-time hours and/or job shares, and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
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