Chief Executive Officer

* Chief Executive Officer

NEWFast Apply# Chief Executive Officer Employer Location :
Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
£154,061 – £167,321 per annum

Posted:
11th February 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
11th March 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1533832

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
* Contract Type  :

Permanent
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* Location:

** Olympus Central Offices
- Winterbourne
** Post:
** Chief Executive Officer
** Contract**:
Permanent
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* Start Date:

** 1st September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
** Pay Scale:**  £154,061 – £167,321 per annum
** Our Philosophy as an Employer
** Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer who leads with authenticity, champions inclusive and high quality education, and builds strong, collaborative relationships across the Trust and with our wider partners. Working closely with an experienced and committed Board, a talented Executive Team, and a network of exceptional school leaders, they will contribute to our collective ambition for every learner’s success.

The Chief Executive Officer will be an outstanding strategic leader who can clearly articulate the vision, values, and ethos of the Olympus Academy Trust, inspiring and empowering others to deliver them in practice. They will bring a proven background in successful school leadership and will take overall responsibility for the performance of all schools within the Trust.
** Benefits*
* • Pension Scheme
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Thrive Mental Wellbeing App
• Employee Assistance Programme
** Closing date:
** 11th March 2026
** Date of Interviews:
** w/c 16th March 2026
* The Olympus Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety.

Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
** We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be…