Chief Executive Officer – St Carlo Acutis Catholic Education Trust; SCACET

Overview

St Carlo Acutis Catholic Education Trust (SCACET)

The Diocese of Leeds invite applications for this position, to commence September 2026, or earlier.

We are looking for an outstanding, dynamic, innovative and visionary Catholic servant leader to lead this ‘new’ Trust of 46 schools (circa 15,000 pupils) by example and with wisdom.

The successful candidate will, with a sense of hope and optimism, provide a strategic direction and educational leadership to take our schools forward into the future.

• Provide a strategic direction and educational leadership to take our schools forward into the future.
• Lead this “new” Trust of 46 schools (circa 15,000 pupils) by example and with wisdom.

• Dedicated staff working across the CET;
• Committed school leaders and staff in all our schools;
• Supportive and challenging CET Board Directors;
• Supportive relationships with the Diocese of Leeds;
• A strong support network and an environment that strongly encourages CPD and formation.

Providing the very best in Catholic education, nurturing the hearts, minds and souls of our pupils, staff and the parishes and communities they will serve.

Competitive salary, to be confirmed on appointment

Closing Date:
Mon 20 th April by 4pm

The SCACET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This postholder will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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