Chief Executive Officer Ad Astra Academy Trust
Listed on 2026-10-06
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration -
Management
Education Administration
Ad Astra is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to guide our Trust through its next phase of growth and impact. We are looking for an inspiring leader who combines strategic vision with a relentless commitment to educational excellence and community outcomes. Explore our vision below and watch our short introductory video to hear directly from our Chair of Trustees about the future of our Trust.
Permanent, to commence 1 st September 2027.
Ad Astra is an Academy Trust made up of ten diverse primary schools across the Tees Valley and County Durham.
As the current Chief Executive Officer retires, the Trust Board now seeks to appoint a talented individual to lead the Trust forward.
The ideal candidate will be someone with significant experience within the Education Sector, with successful, demonstrable recent experience and achievement.
The Trust are seeking a strategic leader, who has the ability to maintain focus on the long-term issues by developing and holding a vision and strategic view. A leader who can harness the skills and enthusiasm of 500 employees and 3,000 pupils.
Ad Astra has a strong reputation for school improvement, developing staff and providing an increasingly personalised offer for the pupils who attend our schools, the Trust works hard to ensure that the children who attend our schools love learning and do well.
The key to Ad Astra is the core principles of excellence in teaching and learning, inclusion and developing a love of learning. This is a rare opportunity, with a chance to shape lives, and lead meaningful change.
Candidates are asked to demonstrate their skills and experience that they will bring to the post.
The closing date for applications:
9am, Monday 2 nd November 2026
The selection process will be held on both Wednesday 11 th and Thursday 12 th November.
Ad Astra Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
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