Interim Chief Executive Officer

Overview

Following the retirement of the current CEO, the Board of Trustees of Cheviot Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an inspiring Interim Chief Executive Officer to provide stability, momentum and strategic leadership at a pivotal stage in the Trust’s development. This interim appointment will play a critical role in sustaining strong educational performance while shaping the organisation for future growth, ensuring that every pupil continues to receive a high-quality education.

• Build shared understanding and engagement with growth options through focused communication and collaboration;
• Shape the organisation to be resilient, scalable and fit for future growth;
• Ensure that the Trust maintains high educational and business standards throughout this interim period

Cheviot Learning Trust serves the Prudhoe, Morpeth and Rothbury communities through a close-knit group of First, Middle and High schools. Each school retains its own identity while benefit ting from strong central services in education delivery, finance, governance, data, HR, and estates. Staff work closely together through shared professional learning and a collective focus on pupils’ academic and personal development. With strong governance, skilled staff and a clear moral purpose, Cheviot Learning Trust is well positioned for continued success and carefully planned growth.

• Lead with strategic clarity and emotional intelligence, inspiring confidence across build on strong foundations and guide the next phase of development with ambition and integrity
• Sustain high standards of education, inclusion and personal development across all schools
• Foster a collaborative and supportive culture in which staff grow and thrive
• Shape sustainable Trust growth, responding intelligently to local needs and opportunities, and developing constructive partnerships across the region and beyond
• Work confidently with Trustees, offering clear strategic advice and sound professional judgement
• Act as an inspirational and credible ambassador for the Trust, building confidence internally and externally with key partners and stakeholders
• This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact at a critical moment in the life of Cheviot Learning Trust, ensuring stability today while shaping success for the future.

Opportunities for conversations with Trustees and Executive Leaders, and visits to the central office are available. Details on how to arrange these are included in the Recruitment Pack.

Full details of the role, including the Job Description, Person Specification and information on how to apply, can be found in the Recruitment Pack and on the Trust’s website.

Cheviot Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and online checks as part of the process. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.