Deputy CEO - Director of Secondary Education

Bridge Academy Trust, Chelmsford

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Job Ref No. ECC0-31L Position Type: Director Pay Range: Leadership 29 - 35
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 17/03/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: Tuesday 25th March 2025, Wednesday 26th March 2025  

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About the role:

We are excited to offer a new and strategic role as part of our Bridge Executive Board, to drive improved provision and outcomes across our Trust, in particular secondary. You will be supporting the CEO to ensure the core purpose of Bridge Academy Trust is achieved in all of our Schools, particularly Secondary.

At Bridge Academy Trust we aim to appoint and develop professionals who have high expectations, are highly motivated and wish to work collaboratively with others to ensure our children have the best possible provision. In return the successful candidate will be part of a forward-thinking, collegiate, and collaborative Trust where first and foremost, each school is a place of high-quality learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE.

Please read through our Candidate Pack to discover more about this opportunity.

Work Schedule:

Full time, Permanent

How to Apply: 
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Candidate pack and return directly to Bridge Academy Trust on recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org.

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Mark Farmer (CEO) farmerm@bridgeacademytrust.org .A face to face or a teams meeting can be arranged at the following times:

Friday 28th February 1 - 3pm, Tuesday 4th March 11.30 - 2pm, Wednesday 5th March 3 - 5pm, Thursday 6th March 2.30 - 4.30pm, Wednesday 12th March 11 - 1pm or 3 - 5 pm.

Closing date: Monday 17th March 2025, at Midnight

Shortlisting date: Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th March 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 25th March 2025, Wednesday 26th March 2025

Further details are available from t: 01245202937 e: recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org

w: bridgeacademytrust.org

Information about the School

We are a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE.

Our core purpose at Bridge Academy Trust is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a strong sense of ‘community’. We have a community and school-led school improvement approach, with a long term sustainable strategy.

More information can be found on the trust's website.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Bridge Academy Trust
Community Building
Brian Close, Chelmsford
Essex, CM2 9DZ
Telephone: 01245 202937
Email: Recruitment@bridgeacademytrust.org

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