Vacancy for Chief Executive Officer: Chester Diocesan Learning Trust (CDLT)

Chester Diocesan Learning Trust (CDLT) is seeking to appoint its first permanent, values-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who will be an inspiring Christian leader, to provide strategic leadership to our growing family of schools.

As a newly established Trust, this appointment presents a distinctive opportunity to shape educational excellence, uphold and advance our Christian vision, and ensure that every child within the Trust is enabled to fulfil their potential.

CDLT is entering an exciting period of strategic development. As the executive leader of the Trust, the CEO will drive continued educational improvement, ensure strong organisational stewardship and champion CDLT’s mission across our communities.

You will build on the strong foundations laid by our trustees and interim executive team and work to shape the direction of our Trust. We are rooted in our Christian Vision:

Saint Paul teaches, ‘the body is not made up of one part but of many.’

Chester Diocesan Learning Trust recognises and nurtures the unique gifts, skills and talents within our whole community.

We will empower adults and children to grow in character and mind, shaping a better future.

The CEO will work with our headteachers to drive continued school improvement, develop leaders, ensure financial sustainability and guide the Trust’s growth strategy.

We are looking for a credible education leader with a deep commitment to our Christian vision, who recognises what an excellent Christian education looks like, and with proven strategic capability and the ability to inspire and unite others behind a compelling plan for the future.

Location: Warrington, WA4 4GE

• Salary: £100,000 - £110,000

• Closing date: 9 am Friday 16th January 2026

  For an initial discussion, contact Sue Noakes on sue.noakes@cdlt.org.uk

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