Chief Executive Officer Full Time

Thank you for taking an interest in the position of Chief Executive Officer of The Dean Trust.

Following the exceptional leadership of our current CEO, Tarun Kapur CBE, we are looking for someone to build and develop our Trust.

The CEO will lead on the development of Trust wide strategies and plans for the improvement of standards across all areas of the Trust; to be the holder of the visions and values of The Dean Trust and to ensure the communication of these externally, as well as to Trust employees, to secure educational success through effective strategic planning and execution, underpinned by sound financial management and excellence across corporate services.

The CEO will always ‘put pupils first’ and ensure that our employees work in an environment that supports and values them.

Through inspirational leadership and a focus on an ambitious vision, delivered through the Trust Strategic Plan, the CEO will create a culture of constant development and improvement. This will be implemented through 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 Trust’s position.

The CEO is accountable to the Chair of the Board of Trustees. The role will attract a competitive package which will be commensurate with the experience of the appointed candidate.

To find out more about this role, please see the attached recruitment and candidate brochures, to the right of this page.

To arrange an informal, confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Liz Hayden on 07706333575 or, Liz@satiseducation.co.uk

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: 9AM MONDAY 31ST MARCH 2025

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

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