Anthem Schools Trust

Anthem Schools Trust: Leading Education with Ambition and Excellence

Anthem Schools Trust is a prominent and well-established multi-academy trust, committed to providing exceptional educational experiences to over 8,000 students across 16 diverse primary and secondary schools in the East Midlands, London, and the Thames Valley. We are dedicated to inclusivity and ensuring that every student, regardless of background or circumstance, has the opportunity to thrive.

At Anthem, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving the lives of young people through education. With a focus on innovation, development, and collaboration, Anthem Schools Trust is a vibrant and supportive environment where individuals can grow and make a meaningful impact.

The Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer

We are looking for an exceptional and strategic leader to serve as our next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a high-performing and ambitious Trust through its next stage of development, building on a strong educational vision and strategy. As CEO, you will be responsible for embedding the Trust’s vision and values, delivering our strategic goals, and ensuring the highest standards of educational excellence across all schools. Working closely with the senior leadership team and the Board of Trustees, you will oversee all operations, drive innovation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a unique chance to shape the future of education and make a lasting difference in the lives of countless students.

Our next CEO: What we are looking for in this leader

To succeed as CEO, you must embody the Anthem Way, a set of codified principles and expectations for curriculum, assessment and pedagogy. We are looking for a leader with a track record of successful senior leadership to align with Anthem’s value of Excellence.

Our leader must have the ability to develop and articulate a compelling vision and support all those who work at the trust in their own learning and development. They will be a Partnership Builder: with the right levels of experience in strategic financial and risk management aligned to our commitment of Integrity. And finally, you will celebrate our diversity and be a champion of inclusivity.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is partnering with Anthem Trust on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference RBEGC. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on 14 March 2025.