Job Description

Dear Candidate

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to thank you for your interest in this key leadership position. It is an exciting opportunity to join The SEAX Trust during a crucial phase of its strategic development and growth.

With a strong and respected voice across the education sector, the SEAX Trust is a proactive organisation, dedicated to discovering the most effective ways to support the differing and evolving needs of our pupils. Every endeavour at the Trust is anchored in our fundamental responsibility to do our absolute best for the pupils in our five Essex-based special schools; pupils whose formative years and future opportunities are placed in our hands.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader with a strong understanding of education, finance and operations. They will work with a team of skilled and supportive staff and Trustees to manage the opportunities and risks of a growing MAT, whilst maintaining our reputation for excellence. The successful candidate will share and be committed to the vision that our Trust . . .
• puts no limits on what young people can achieve; creates opportunities and meets individual needs so that our young people can live rich and fulfilled lives
• values staff and commits to providing an environment which creates opportunities for professional growth and development
• has the courage and drive to challenge and champion change to enable equal opportunity and equity for all
• influences, respects, listens and acts, and in turn is known as a voice to listen to, act upon and respect

I trust the candidate pack provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the role and its potential to make a meaningful contribution to the field of SEND education. I welcome applications from experienced and transformational leaders who are eager to seize the opportunity to shape the future of a forward-thinking group of good and outstanding schools, whilst remaining committed to the Trust's core purpose: providing excellent education and unwavering support for every one of our pupils.

Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss the role further.

Yours sincerely

Sally Lockyer

Chair of Trustees.

Information about the School

Established in 2015 The SEAX Trust is a multi academy trust of five academies, each with their unique style and specialism. Our schools span Essex: from Brentwood, to Chelmsford and on to Colchester. They serve over five hundred wonderful young people with a range of special educational needs: from moderate learning difficulties; speech language and communication needs; social, emotional and mental health needs as well as meeting the needs of a significant group of pupils in all of our schools with an autism diagnosis. Another aspect of our work is providing support to mainstream schools around meeting the needs of young people with autism and the Mid- Essex Autism Hub.

We are proud to be a Trust that is continually evolving to meet the changing needs of young people with special educational needs. The successful opening of The Hawthorns, our fifth school, has expanded our specialist provision for young people with autism, and in September 2026 the school further enhanced its offer with the launch of its EBSA provision, Hawthorns Connect. As a forward-thinking Trust, we remain committed to developing innovative services and expanding opportunities to ensure every young person receives the education and support they need to achieve their full potential.

SEAX Trust is a Disability Confident Employer.