Chief Executive Officer
The HLT CEO will be a dynamic, motivational and inspirational leader who will embody our values and ethos of “Providing the very best education in an environment that supports, values, and recognises our people” in the context of ‘People First, Academies Second, Trust Third.’ They will be able to develop, articulate and embody the vision, values and ethos for Hollingworth Learning Trust and inspire, engage, and empower others to fully achieve this.
We are seeking a high calibre CEO who can understand and respond to the complexities and challenges of the role. For example, we seek to appoint someone who will:
- Provide inspirational leadership.
- Be confident with data, statutory regulation and compliance.
- Embody our ethos, manage the challenges and benefits for all.
- Lead colleagues with both compassion and rigour.
- Drive educational standards across all key stages and balance this with strategic growth and potential new school conversions.
- Ensure financial sustainability and central service optimisation.
We are proud to be deeply rooted in Rochdale, a town with a proud industrial heritage, a history of cooperation and collaboration and a bright, regenerating future. By leading Hollingworth Learning Trust, you are playing a lead role in the borough’s civic story. We operate in an area with significant socio-economic challenge, but we never allow this to define our pupils’ futures. We work every day to improve the life chances and opportunities of every single child in our Trust.
We are a key partner to the Local Authority and a vital part of the local educational ecosystem, working to ensure that Rochdale’s children have the same opportunities as those anywhere else in the country.
Further details about the role can be found within the application pack, which is available through the Find out more section.
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