Chief Executive Officer
Affinity Learning Partnership
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Competitive
Accountable to: Board of Directors
Location: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
Affinity Learning Partnership is a values‑led organisation with a clear purpose: where everyone belongs, progresses and thrives. We educate over 5,500 pupils aged 3–19 across seven schools and employ more than 650 staff. We are proud to be a great place to work, with a strong commitment to partnership, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Due to the retirement of our current Chief Executive Officer, we are now seeking an exceptional leader to guide the next stage of development for our growing multi‑academy trust.
Role Summary
As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide clear strategic leadership across the Trust, working closely with the Board to deliver our vision, strengthen our culture and ensure that every school continues to improve and succeed. You will place the quality of education at the centre of all decision‑making, leading with clarity and ambition, and support leaders and staff to perform at their best while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and care.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership across the Trust, working with the Board to deliver vision and culture.
- Lead with clarity and ambition, supporting leaders and staff to achieve high performance.
- Place quality of education at the centre of all decision‑making.
- As Accounting Officer, ensure strong financial stewardship, overseeing effective use of resources, ensuring compliance, sustainability and value for money.
- Overall responsibility for Trust operations, performance and growth, including safeguarding, risk management and delivery of the strategic plan.
- Develop governance, build relationships with stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels.
- Act as ambassador for the Trust, communicating with confidence and integrity and promoting the Trust’s work more widely.
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong track record of senior leadership, ideally within education.
- Strategic thinker with sound financial acumen.
- Experience leading complex organisations.
- Committed to developing people, building partnerships and driving high standards.
- Values‑driven, resilient and forward‑thinking, with a commitment to equality, safeguarding pupils and making a meaningful difference to communities.
How to Apply
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura McGunigle at Satis Education on 07931 384683 or email Laura@satiseducation.co.uk.Contact details are provided to facilitate conversation, but applications must be submitted via the official channel.
Closing Date
Applications close at 9am, Friday 17 April 2026.
Shortlisting
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 20 April 2026.
Interviews
Interviews are scheduled for 27 and 28 April 2026.
Additional Information
Affinity Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
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