Chief Executive Officer
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8BU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5046320c-36b0-4b33-9608-05a5361db7c4 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust (HSAT) is a thriving multi-academy trust dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional special education.
We are now seeking a visionary and values-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead our next chapter in our growth - championing excellence, inclusion and opportunity for all.
As CEO, you will
• Shape and deliver the strategic vision of a high-performing and ambitious trust.
• Inspire improvement across our academies – ensuring the best education for children and young people.
• Act as Accounting Officer, ensuring strong financial stewardship and compliance.
• Build partnerships and represent HSAT as a leader in specialist education.
We are looking for:
• A proven leader with senior experience in education or aligned sectors.
• Someone with strategic insight, integrity and the ability to motivate others.
• A strong understanding of SEND, governance, finance and system leadership.
• An inclusive and inspiring communicator who can influence and empower.
What the school offers its staff
At HSAT, you’ll find
• A passionate, child-centred culture driven by moral purpose.
• Committed staff and Trustees ready to support your leadership.
• The chance to shape lives, influence national practice and lead meaningful change.
Commitment to safeguarding
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed, this may include online searches. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust (HSAT) is a thriving multi-academy trust dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional special education.
We are now seeking a visionary and values-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead our next chapter in our growth - championing excellence, inclusion and opportunity for all.
As CEO, you will
• Shape and deliver the strategic vision of a high-performing and ambitious trust.
• Inspire improvement across our academies – ensuring the best education for children and young people.
• Act as Accounting Officer, ensuring strong financial stewardship and compliance.
• Build partnerships and represent HSAT as a leader in specialist education.
We are looking for:
• A proven leader with senior experience in education or aligned sectors.
• Someone with strategic insight, integrity and the ability to motivate others.
• A strong understanding of SEND, governance, finance and system leadership.
• An inclusive and inspiring communicator who can influence and empower.
What the school offers its staff
At HSAT, you’ll find
• A passionate, child-centred culture driven by moral purpose.
• Committed staff and Trustees ready to support your leadership.
• The chance to shape lives, influence national practice and lead meaningful change.
Commitment to safeguarding
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed, this may include online searches. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.