The Roseland Multi Academy Trust is a high-performing and values-driven family of schools at an exciting point in our development. Comprising three secondary schools, two primary schools and a Teaching School Hub, together with nurseries, sixth forms and community sports venues, we have established strong foundations through sustained school improvement, collaborative working and a shared commitment to excellence. Rooted in our mission "to provide outstanding education for our communities, where everyone succeeds," our Trust places people, professional trust and partnership at the heart of our work. We have built a reputation for developing staff, sharing best practice and securing strong outcomes for young people. As we look ahead to the next phase of our journey, following the planned retirement of our long-serving CEO, we are seeking an exceptional leader to build on our success and help shape an ambitious future for our schools and communities.

The Chief Executive Officer is the Trust's senior executive leader, responsible for overall performance, sustainability and future development. Working with the Trust Board and Executive Team, the CEO will provide strategic direction, ensuring educational excellence, operational effectiveness and financial stewardship remain closely aligned. Leading improvement across all schools, the successful candidate will safeguard the Trust's values-driven culture while strengthening partnerships, enhancing our profile and positioning the organisation for future opportunities. As Accounting Officer, they will also ensure the highest standards of governance and accountability.

We are seeking an accomplished and values-led leader with a strong track record beyond a single setting. You will bring experience of driving organisational improvement, developing high-performing teams and delivering sustained excellence across diverse educational environments. With strong strategic insight, sound judgement and the ability to build confidence with a wide range of stakeholders, you will combine expertise in school improvement, governance and financial accountability with a deep commitment to improving outcomes and life chances for children and young people. This is an opportunity for an ambitious and collaborative leader who is motivated by purpose, committed to excellence and ready to lead a thriving Trust into its next chapter of success.

The Roseland Multi Academy Trust is proud to be an inclusive, equal-opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact our advisors at GatenbySanderson: Dr Maliha Ahmed maliha.ahmed@gatenbysanderson.com

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Recruitment Timetable

Closing date
9am, Tuesday 18th August 2026

Preliminary Interviews
Virtual with GatenbySanderson - w/c 7th September 2026

Final Panel Interviews
Monday 28th or Tuesday 29th September 2026

How to Apply

• Please submit your CV along with a letter of application outlining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the requirements of the position. Within your letter, please respond to the following question:
• The Roseland Trust exists to improve outcomes and life chances for every child, particularly those facing disadvantage or barriers to success. Describe how you have led improvement across a complex organisation or group of teams, and the measurable difference it made to the people you serve. What was your specific contribution, how did you bring people with you, and with hindsight what would you do differently?
• Detail any employment or education gaps.
• Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

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