Chief Executive Officer

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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, 12th September, 2025
Shortlisting Monday 15th September 2025
Interviews 24th and 25th 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.
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