CEO

GLF Schools is at a transformative juncture. With a clear vision to deliver outstanding education and positive life-chances for every child, we now seek a dynamic, values-driven individual to serve as CEO. This is a rare opportunity to lead a forward-thinking multi-academy trust, deepen its impact and shape an inclusive, high-performing organisation.

As CEO you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of GLF Schools in partnership with the Board, embedding a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration, and ensuring organisational sustainability and growth. You will be a compelling ambassador for the Trust, inspiring staff, pupils, parents and wider stakeholders, and forging strong partnerships with the wider education community, local authorities and other sector bodies.

GLF Schools is a thriving multi-academy trust with a commitment to creating safe, inclusive and high-quality learning environments. We believe that exceptional education transforms lives and that every young person deserves the opportunity to exceed their aspirations. We are proud of our community-centred ethos and our drive to advance educational excellence across all of our schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a bold strategic vision for the Trust, aligned with its core values and long-term ambitions.
• Ensure educational excellence and continuous improvement across all schools in the trust, with a sharp focus on pupil outcomes, wellbeing and inclusion.
• Foster a culture of professional development, empowerment and shared leadership, attracting, retaining and developing outstanding leaders and staff.
• Act as the principal spokesperson and ambassador for the Trust, cultivating strong relationships with local stakeholders, funders, regulators and the education ecosystem.
• Ensure robust governance, financial health and operational excellence, supporting the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities and managing risk effectively.
• Promote innovation, collaboration and best practice within and beyond the Trust, ensuring that GLF Schools remains at the forefront of educational thinking and service delivery.

You will bring:

• Significant experience at senior leadership or executive level in education ideally within a multi-academy trust or similarly complex organisation.
• Strategic insight, commercial acumen and sound judgement, with the ability to translate vision into operational reality.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; you build credibility quickly, lead by example, and are a persuasive advocate for staff, pupils and the community.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice, and the ability to embed these principles into everything the Trust does.
• Resilience, adaptability and a collaborative mindset: able to thrive in a dynamic, challenging environment and inspire others to do the same.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than two pages) explaining why you are interested in the CEO role at GLF Schools and how you meet the candidate profile as well as a completed school application form.

. For a confidential discussion, please contact:

• Hayley Mintern at hayley.mintern@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7596 954 387.
• Paul Horgan at paul.horgan@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7702 650 530.
• Sophie Rees at sophie.rees@andersonquigley.com +44 (0)7719 313 982.

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 1 January 2026. 

• Interviews will take place week of 5th January with Anderson Quigley.
• In person session in our schools will take place week of 12th January and final panel session week of 26th January 2026.

GLF Schools is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds