Chief Operating Officer, Central Region Schools Trust

Chief Operating Officer

Central Region Schools Trust

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £100,000 to £110,000

Working pattern: 52 weeks per year (full time), 34 days annual leave inc. Bank Holidays

Location: Primarily based in Central Birmingham at Assay Studios (Head Office) with travel to schools as required

The closing date: Monday 2 nd December at 9:00am

Start date: As soon as possible

Our successful and well-regarded multi-academy trust is looking to appoint an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to champion our vision of supporting social justice through exceptional schools and deliver our ambitious growth strategy.

Central Region Schools is a unique and exceptional Trust of 13 schools serving over 7000 young people, many in areas of high deprivation.

Originally founded by the Royal Society of Arts (The RSA), and with a consistent legacy of enhancing lives, our mission of 'social justice through exceptional schools' seamlessly aligns with that of the RSA's, driving us to elevate educational excellence throughout our schools.

Staying true to the principles of our founding organisation, we take a practical view of social justice, moving from powerful thinking into practical action. We consider how our people, places and processes can best support social justice, putting this commitment into practice. Fundamental to this are inclusion and equity. Our vision seeks to articulate how we do this.

The Chief Operating Officer at Central Region Schools Trust will be joining a dedicated Executive Leadership Team highly skilled at and committed to removing barriers that may prevent young people from becoming the best versions of themselves.

You must have a passion for working in areas of high deprivation and be keen to improve the life chances of all the young people in our Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate to lead and grow our Central Services Team and implement our ambitious growth strategy. Successful delivery in all operational areas is critical to continue supporting our current schools and to develop and enhance the structures and systems needed for effective future growth.

You will support the Executive Principal (CEO), in the strategic development and operation of the Central Regions School Trust and will deputise as required. You will lead the non-academic operations and central service functions of the Trust by upholding, promoting, and modelling our vision and mission through our Distinctive Culture focusing on People, Places and Processes.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader who can take the Trust on the next stage of its journey as we seek to grow and develop. You will have a significant, successful track record of leadership and strategy development implementing efficient and effective systems within a comparable organisation. You will be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge and understanding of key issues in relation to all central support services.

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If you have any questions or queries about the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch by contacting Laura McGunigle on or

Please submit a CV to express interest. Candidates selected for shortlisting will need to complete an application form before the interviewing stage.

• The closing date for application is: Monday 2 nd December 2024 at 9:00am Longlisting: To be confirmed Interviews will be held: To be confirmed

Central Region Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check with the Children's Barred List.