Lead the Future of Gosforth Group

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to build on our success and lead Gosforth Group into its next phase of development. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a values-led Trust with a strong reputation for educational excellence, collaboration and inclusion. Together with our schools, employees, trustees and communities, you will help create brighter futures for the children and young people we serve.

Working alongside an experienced Board of Trustees, executive team and talented school leaders, you will help ensure that every child and young person has the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential.

• Salary: Competitive salary
• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date for applications: 14th September 2026

A Trust with Purpose

At the heart of Gosforth Group is a simple but powerful purpose: Creating Futures.

Everything we do is guided by our belief that every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, achieve and succeed. This commitment shapes our decisions, our culture and our investment in schools, employees and communities. 

Over recent years, we have refreshed our vision, mission, values and pledges in partnership with colleagues, pupils and communities. These provide a clear and shared framework for the future, reinforcing our commitment to collaboration, inclusion and excellence. 

The Opportunity

This is not a turnaround role.

Nor is it a position requiring significant transformation.

Instead, this is an opportunity to lead a successful, values-led organisation with a strong reputation and clear direction, building on established strengths whilst helping shape the next phase of strategic development.

As Chief Executive Officer, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the Trust's future development.
• Champion the Trust's vision, values and culture.
• Build strong partnerships across schools, communities and stakeholders.
• Empower leaders and colleagues to achieve their potential.
• Ensure every decision and investment improves outcomes and life chances for children and young people. 

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a leader who combines:

• Strong educational credibility.
• Strategic vision and organisational leadership.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills.
• The ability to inspire trust, confidence and ambition across a complex organisation. 

Most importantly, you will share our belief that children and young people must remain at the heart of every decision we make. 

 

 

A Message from Chris Nicholson, Chair of Trustees

Why Join Gosforth Group?

✔ Strong reputation for educational excellence
✔ Values-led culture focused on inclusion and collaboration
✔ Talented and committed school leaders
✔ Experienced executive team and engaged Board of Trustees
✔ Opportunity to shape the future of a successful and ambitious Trust
✔ A genuine commitment to improving life chances for children and young people 

Apply

If you are inspired by the opportunity to lead a collaborative, values-led organisation and shape the future of one of the North East's leading multi-academy trusts, we would be delighted to hear from you.

In the first instance, Please contact our specialist recruitment partner, Martin Blair at Berg Education, on 0790 826 8091 or at martin.blair@bergeducation.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion about the opportunity.

• Application deadline: 8.00am, 14th September 2026
• Interviews: 29th and 30th September 2026
• Start date:  In discussion with the appointed candidate