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Deputy Chief Executive Officer
THE SMITH FOUNDATION
Middlesbrough
Full-time
8th October 2025

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

River Tees Multi-Academy Trust

Middlesbrough

  • New
  • Salary:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Job type:
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • Start date:
  • January 2026
  • Apply by:
  • 9 October 2025

Job overview

RTMAT is a small but growing Trust based in the North East of England. We currently have 5 Alternative Provisions Academies with the potential to grow to 8 within the next two years. Our vision is to create a future where every young person, regardless of their background or challenges, has the opportunity to thrive in education and life. We aspire to be a beacon of hope and excellence, transforming lives through trust, compassion, and personalised learning—so that all our learners can achieve their full potential and contribute positively to their communities. We change lives.

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) to join our Executive Team and drive the quality of education and outcomes for our Trust.

You will support the Chief Executive Officer by contributing to and influencing all areas of the Trust’s strategy, with a focus on the leadership of the Trust’s school improvement strategy for all schools which form part of the trust. For us school improvement is about financial stability, managing risk and providing the best outcome for learners.

As Deputy CEO, you will support the CEO in providing strategic and professional leadership across the Trust. You will work collaboratively with the CEO, Trust Board, local governing committees, Headteachers, and all staff within the Trust and schools to ensure the Trust vision is delivered.

For further information, including job description, person specification and application form, please visit: www.rtmat.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 8th October 2025

Interviews dates: 22/23rd October 2025

River Tees Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will, therefore, be subject to vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of protected characteristics.

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About River Tees Multi-Academy Trust

+44 1642 213799

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