The Good Shepherd Trust

A multi-academy trust within the Diocese of Guildford, The Good Shepherd Trust currently consists of 18 schools: 17 primary and 1 secondary. Guided by the values of Trust, Love, Courage, Respect and Integrity, the Trust is committed to celebrating the local context of each school and capitalising upon their strengths to the benefit of the wider Trust community. With a hub structure designed to generate collaboration and improved outcomes for children, the Trust aims to further streamline and centralise services to better support all the schools within the Trust.

The Good Shepherd Trust is seeking an inspirational Chief Education Officer (CEdO) who can develop the Trust’s education strategy in partnership with the CEO. This is an exciting new role that will lead the development of curriculum policy across the Trust, working closely with two Directors of Education. The CEdO will contribute to raising the profile of the Trust through effective stakeholder engagement and deputising for the CEO when required.

The Trust are looking for a visionary and creative leader who is a team-player and who can help define a new evidence-based approach to the Trust’s education strategy. The successful candidate will bring a comprehensive knowledge, experience and passion for quality in all phases of educational provision. They will have a proven track record in developing and implementing education and school improvement strategies, as well as knowledge of new developments and innovation in education.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to The Good Shepherd Trust on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference SAKAGB. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 21^st June 2023.