Chief Executive Officer
Department: SGS Academy Trust
Reporting to: Chair of Trustees
Main Purpose of the Role:
The Chief Executive Officer is directly accountable to the board of Trustees of South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust and shall provide leadership and management to the SGS Academy Trust leadership team and the headteachers of schools within the Trust.
Strategic Purpose:
The Chief Executive Officer is accountable to the board of Trustees for the implementation of the overall strategic direction for South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust and shall ensure the communication of its vision to staff in the schools within the Trust to secure their educational success through effective strategic planning.
Through inspirational leadership and rigorous policy development, the CEO will create a culture of constant improvement, implementing 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 schools’ provision.
They shall act as the principal accounting officer for the Trust in accordance with the requirements of the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).
Core Responsibilities:
1. Work with the SGS Academy Trust Board of Trustees, local school boards, and staff in the schools to define and deliver the Trust’s vision, aims, and objectives through inspirational and motivational leadership, clear strategic direction, demanding and measurable targets, and supporting development plans.
2. Ensure the strategic development plan is underpinned by sound financial advice and planning in accordance with development priorities and targets to deliver well-resourced provision within the Trust and its academies to facilitate constant improvement.
3. Work with local school boards and senior leadership teams to challenge, motivate, and empower them to attain ambitious outcomes which maximise the educational and personal development of pupils and which meet the demands of the wider communities served.
4. Support and secure delivery of excellent teaching and learning throughout all schools within the Trust through the promotion of high-level professional standards, and rigorous monitoring and evaluation of teaching quality and pupils’ achievement.
5. In consultation with the Trust, local school boards, and headteachers, determine and implement demanding curriculum provision and related assessment which meets the needs of all pupils within the multi-academy Trust.
6. Develop a culture of personal responsibility, recognising excellence and implementing strategies to address underperformance, including an effective system of professional development.
7. Demonstrate a commitment to work flexibly with local school boards and senior colleagues to build effective teams to support collaborative approaches to provision and to foster respect and encourage openness and the sharing of ideas.
8. Remain abreast of educational and other developments impacting on the multi-academy Trust and its schools, both locally and nationally, and ensure senior leaders are well briefed and operate within a flexible environment which is responsive to change.
9. In consultation with relevant Trust and school colleagues, ensure the effective use of technologies, both in teaching and learning, and in operational matters so as to enhance provision, develop efficiencies, and secure value for money as appropriate.
10. Implement systems to ensure continuous self-evaluation of provision and performance and ensure its effective communication throughout the Trust to facilitate improvement.
11. Work with the board of Trustees and local school boards to develop robust policies for recruitment and retention of excellent staff, effective deployment of human resources, and delivery of high-quality appraisal and continuing professional development.
12. Develop strong relationships with sponsors and/or educational partners and other stakeholders to enhance educational provision and widen opportunities for all pupils within the multi-academy Trust.
13. Build capacity and identify opportunities to widen the Trust’s provision for the benefit of local communities and develop appropriate transitional arrangements for schools new to the multi-academy Trust.
14. Build strong relationships between primary and secondary phase schools within local areas as appropriate in order to secure higher levels of attainment for pupils and to maintain strong admissions within the multi-academy Trust.
15. Be transformational and demand outstanding academic progress, achievement, and success through the development of confident learners within a culture of inclusiveness, and through strong pastoral provision and strategies for intervention as appropriate.
16. Oversee the arrangements for external communications with wider communities, the media, and external agencies and bodies and promote the work of the multi-academy Trust to a range of audiences, raising the profile of schools within the Trust.
17. Ensure there are effective systems in place for the management and monitoring of the Trust and schools’ budgets and to ensure that financial returns are made in accordance with the requirements of the ESFA and Companies House.
18. Maximise financial resources, explore opportunities for increasing levels of external funding, and secure value for money in all operations.
19. Attend meetings of the board of Trustees and local school boards as necessary, and provide Trustees with regular reports on developments and activities within the Trust.
20. Ensure the development and implementation of a rich and varied extra-curricular programme of activities for pupils and communities within the multi-academy Trust to help raise aspirations.
21. Support the busy and varied programme of activities, remaining visible and attending events as appropriate. Ensure that child protection and safeguarding of pupils are given high priority at all times.
Supporting Trust Goals and Values – all roles:
* Perform your role and deliver your service in a way that helps the Trust achieve its strategic objectives and annual development and improvement plans - taking account of available resources and national developments.
* Promote the image of the Trust as one that is committed to the highest standards of delivery and service.
* Share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and demonstrate it in your day-to-day work.
* Share and prioritise the effective implementation of the Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
* Promote and implement best practice in Health and Safety.
Level of Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Disclosure Required: Enhanced with barred list checks
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