CEO & Headteacher

Start: September 2026

We are assisting Rayleigh Schools Trust in their search for an exceptional and values-driven leader to take on the dual role of Chief Executive Officer of the Trust and Headteacher of The Sweyne Park School.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a growing multi-academy trust, and to shape the next chapter of a thriving secondary school with a successful sixth form and a strong reputation for inclusion and community engagement.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Trust and The Sweyne Park School.
• Be accountable for educational standards, safeguarding, finance and compliance.
• Lead school improvement and ensure outstanding outcomes for all pupils.
• Work closely with Trustees, Governors, senior leaders and external partners.
• Guide the future growth and development of the Trust.

This role combines hands-on school leadership with executive responsibility and is ideally suited to an experienced Headteacher ready to step into Trust leadership.

We are seeking an inspirational leader who:

• Has a successful track record as a Headteacher.
• Is a strategic thinker with strong financial and organisational acumen.
• Leads with integrity, visibility and authenticity.
• Can build trusted relationships across schools, governance and the wider community.
• Is ready to grow into (or continue in) a Trust-wide CEO role.

Experience across both secondary and primary phases, or within a MAT context, would be advantageous.

Why join the team?

• A high-performing, respected Trust with strong governance and support.
• A vibrant secondary school community with a clear ethos and direction.
• Committed, talented staff and engaged pupils.
• Opportunities to shape the Trust strategy and future growth.

Apply now!

For more information, please contact: Laura.Rollison@futures.co.uk