Chief Executive Officer
Affinity Learning Partnership
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Competitive
Accountable to: Board of Directors
Location: Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
Affinity Learning Partnership is a values-led organisation with a clear purpose: where everyone belongs, progresses and thrives. We educate over 5,500 pupils aged 3–19 across seven schools and employ more than 650 staff. We are proud to be a great place to work, with a strong commitment to partnership, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Due to the retirement of our current Chief Executive Officer, we are now seeking an exceptional leader to guide the next stage of development for our growing multi-academy trust.
As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide clear strategic leadership across the Trust. You will work closely with the Board to deliver our vision, strengthen our culture and ensure that every school continues to improve and succeed.
You will place the quality of education at the centre of all decision-making. Leading with clarity and ambition, you will support leaders and staff to perform at their best while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and care.
As Accounting Officer, you will ensure strong financial stewardship. You will oversee effective use of resources, ensuring compliance, sustainability and value for money.
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for Trust operations, performance and growth. This includes safeguarding, risk management, and the delivery of the Trust’s strategic plan. You will also play a key role in developing governance, working closely with the Board and building strong relationships with stakeholders at local, regional and national level.
The CEO role involves acting as an ambassador for the Trust, requiring an ability to communicate with confidence and integrity, engaging staff, pupils, families and partners while promoting the Trust’s work more widely.
We are searching for someone who will bring a strong track record of senior leadership, ideally within education. You will be a strategic thinker with sound financial acumen and experience of leading complex organisations. You will be committed to developing people, building partnerships and driving high standards.
Values-driven, resilient and forward-thinking, you will champion equality, safeguard pupils and ensure that the Trust continues to make a meaningful difference to its communities.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura McGunigle at Satis Education on or email
Closing date for applications: 9am,Friday 17 April 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 20 April 2026
Interviews: 27 and 28 April 2026
Affinity Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required.