Chief Education Officer

We are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Executive Team as Chief Education Officer (CEdO). The educational landscape continues to evolve at pace, with more schools converting to academies and increasing consolidation across trusts. As Bourne Education Trust grows in scale, diversity and ambition, ensuring consistently high-quality education, strong inclusion and excellent outcomes for every pupil becomes an ever more important strategic priority. The Chief Education Officer will lead on the quality, coherence and impact of education across the Trust. They will ensure all schools are supported by a clear, evidence-informed educational vision, underpinned by strong pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and inclusive practice. The role brings together school improvement, safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion and community engagement into a single, aligned portfolio, with a clear focus on improving outcomes for all pupils. As a member of the Executive Team, the CEdO will work closely with colleagues across the Trust to ensure educational excellence, equity and a strong sense of belonging are consistently delivered. In appointing this role, we are seeking an experienced senior education leader with a strong track record of impact across multiple schools or contexts. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of effective school improvement and a genuine commitment to making a difference. As Chief Education Officer, you will play a key role in shaping the next stage of our development, providing both support and challenge to ensure the very best opportunities for every child in our care. About Bourne Education Trust Bourne Education Trust (BET) is a growing family of primary, secondary, specialist and alternative provision academies, together with associate schools, across Hampshire, London and Surrey. Our strapline, "Transforming schools; changing lives", reflects our unwavering belief that every child, regardless of background or circumsta