Chief Executive Officer / Executive Principal

The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer / Executive Principal to start ideally 01 January 2027. This is a pivotal appointment

for the Trust, allowing it to build on the success of the retiring current CEO.

The CEO will provide clear, ambitious leadership, ensuring that our vision and

values are translated into outstanding outcomes for all students across our UTCs.

Central to this role is the leadership of the Trust within its context of delivering an outstanding

educational experience grounded in real, relevant workplace practice.

Partnerships with world-class companies, other schools, colleges and

universities give our students a unique start to their future careers. We provide training today for the jobs

of tomorrow. Our cutting-edge facilities and engagement with employers and university

partners provides an exciting environment. Our destinations are testament to

our success with students progressing to Russell Group Universities including

Cambridge, securing higher level apprenticeships and employment at companies

including McLaren, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Toyota, NHS, Bauer Media, BP and the

Royal Navy. The successful candidate will be a highly

skilled leader who understands the challenges of educating 13–19-year-olds in an

employer and university led technology rich environment. Effective partnership working is absolutely

critical to the Trust’s success. Working closely with the Board of

Trustees and Members, you will shape the future direction of the Trust, driving

continuous improvement, financial sustainability and strong organisational

performance. We are looking for a highly experienced and credible leader,

ideally with a strong background in senior leadership within a Multi-Academy

Trust or similar educational setting. You will bring a deep understanding of

the educational landscape, alongside expertise in areas such as governance,

finance, HR and organisational development. The role combines strategic leadership with operational

accountability. You will oversee all aspects of the Trust’s performance,

including educational standards, financial management, people leadership, and

external partnerships. You will ensure robust systems and structures are in

place to deliver both immediate priorities and long-term objectives, while

maintaining full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. IMPORTANT: Please see attached to this vacancy, full job desciption and person specification.

In addition to your application form, please

outline with your covering letter (no more than 3 sides of A4) how you meet the

requirements of the job description and person specification in particular with

reference to:

your motivation for applying for the role

and your understanding of the distinctive mission of UTC education. your experience of strategic leadership

within a complex educational or organisational setting. your experience of improving edu