Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Start Date: 1 September 2027
Hours: 37 hours per week, full year
Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), access to Spectrum Life
Closing Date: 12 noon Wednesday 24th November 2026
Interview Dates: 2nd & 3rd December 2026
Building a brighter future for all
Lead the future of education in Three Counties Academy Trust
Three Counties Academy Trust (TCAT) is seeking an exceptional leader to become our next Chief Executive Officer.
Serving five schools across Herefordshire, TCAT is a values-led Trust committed to educational excellence, strong communities and ensuring every child can thrive.
Our schools sit at the heart of the communities they serve, providing opportunity, aspiration and support for children and families across Herefordshire and the neighbouring counties.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership across the Trust, driving school improvement, organisational growth, financial sustainability and operational excellence. You will work closely with our Primary Executive Headteacher, Headteachers, Trustees and partners to deliver outstanding outcomes for pupils and staff.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a proven track record of successful senior leadership in education.
- Can inspire, influence and unite teams around a shared vision.
- Understands the opportunities and challenges facing academy trusts.
- Has strong strategic, financial and governance expertise.
- Is committed to collaboration, inclusion and excellence.
We offer:
- A unique opportunity to shape the future of a growing Trust.
- Dedicated and talented staff and school leaders.
- A competitive salary of £90,000 to £100,000 (dependent on experience).
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to Spectrum Life wellness platform.
- The chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.
Three Counties Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.