Head of Commercial
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Rotherham, Not recorded, S66 8AZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a5593db3-f1af-43d1-b616-6ffcf12ff627 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and professionally qualified Head of Commercial to drive implementation of commercial strategy and innovation programmes, translating strategic vision into measurable delivery.
The postholder will deliver the Trust’s commercial, business development and transformation ambitions across Nexus Multi Academy Trust. Be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for commercial activity across the Trust, including contracts, procurement, projects, assets and trading activity for the Trust & trading subsidiary, ensuring these areas deliver innovation, sustainability, value for money and growth.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.
We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.
What you can expect from us
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
• Flexible working policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and professionally qualified Head of Commercial to drive implementation of commercial strategy and innovation programmes, translating strategic vision into measurable delivery.
The postholder will deliver the Trust’s commercial, business development and transformation ambitions across Nexus Multi Academy Trust. Be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for commercial activity across the Trust, including contracts, procurement, projects, assets and trading activity for the Trust & trading subsidiary, ensuring these areas deliver innovation, sustainability, value for money and growth.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.
We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.
What you can expect from us
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
• Flexible working policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.