Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi-Academy Company & CEO Designate of a Future Large and Flourishing Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for Catholic education? Do you have the drive and dedication to shape the future of a thriving Catholic multi-academy company and inspire excellence at every level? If so, this is an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Birmingham.

Our Lady of the Magnificat Multi-Academy Company is seeking an exceptional and dynamic CEO to lead our current family of 19 Catholic academies from 1st September 2025. As CEO, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the strategic direction of our Multi-Academy Company, driving educational excellence, and embodying our Catholic ethos and values. In addition, you will be uniquely positioned to transition into the role of CEO Designate of a future large Catholic Multi-Academy Trust in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, leading even greater transformation and growth.

This role is more than just a leadership position; it is an opportunity to shape the future of Catholic education on a significant scale. You will be entrusted with nurturing the spiritual, educational, and community dimensions of our schools while preparing to take on a transformative leadership role within a much larger Catholic multi-academy trust.

We want an inspirational leader who:

• is a practising Catholic
• is passionate about improving the life chances of all children and young people
• has proven leadership and management skills within diverse and complex organisations
• has substantial experience in, and an understanding of, the education sector
• has a proven successful track record of raising standards
• will inspire, motivate, challenge, and encourage staff
• will nurture the spirituality and wellbeing of staff and the community

We can offer:

• Dedicated and committed staff and school leaders working across our 19 academies
• An experienced and committed executive and central team
• A supportive and challenging Board of Directors
• Supportive and strong working relationships with the Diocesan Education Service and the Regional Schools Directorate
• An environment that strongly encourages CPD and formation
• A competitive remuneration package
• An opportunity for an informal and confidential discussion, in the first instance, with Yvonne Brennan, Chair of the Board of Directors at ybrennan@dir.magnificat.org.uk or Steve Bell, Director of Education at the Diocesan Education Service at s.bell@bdes.org.uk

We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission, therefore we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications.  We also are committed to being an equal opportunities employer we will make reasonable adjustments required for interview where requested.