Chief Executive Officer

A rare opportunity to lead with purpose and impact.

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust (HSAT) is a thriving multi-academy trust dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional special education.  We are now seeking a visionary and values-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead our next chapter in our growth – championing excellence, inclusion and opportunity for all.  We want the very best to follow in the footsteps of our founding CEO – Elizabeth Horne CBE.

As CEO, you will:

• Shape and deliver the strategic vision of a high-performing and ambitious trust.
• Inspire improvement across our academies – ensuring the best education for children and young people.
• Act as Accounting Officer, ensuring strong financial stewardship and compliance.
• Build partnerships and represent HSAT as a leader in specialist education.

We are looking for:

• A proven leader with senior experience in education or aligned sectors.
• Someone with strategic insight, integrity and the ability to motivate others.
• A strong understanding of SEND, governance, finance and system leadership.
• An inclusive and inspiring communicator who can influence and empower.

At HSAT, you’ll find

• A passionate, child-centred culture driven by moral purpose.
• Committed staff and Trustees ready to support your leadership.
• The chance to shape lives, influence national practice and lead meaningful change.

To do more and to do it better

For further information and an application pack please contact ceorecruitment@horizonstrust.org.uk

Closing date for applications – 12 noon, Friday, 12^th September, 2025

Shortlisting Monday 15^th September 2025

Interviews 24^th and 25^th September 2025

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed, this may include online searches.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.