Chief Executive Officer - Fylde Coast Academy Trust
Academy: Fylde Coast Academy Trust 
Contract: Permanent 
Salary: Competitive 
Closing date for applications:
9 February 2026, 9.00am Chief Executive Officer - Fylde Coast Academy Trust
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 9th February 2026
Start date: 1st September 2026
Shortlisting - Wednesday 11th February 2026
Recruitment Days - Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th February 2026
With the forthcoming retirement of our current CEO; FCAT is seeking an experienced individual with a proven track record in developing and sustaining organisational improvements to lead our trust.
Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012 and the trust is a team of 10 primary, secondary and all through schools who work collaboratively with our central services and school improvement teams.
We have 6,000 students and around 900 employees with an annual turnover of £50m.
Our CEO will be accountable for day-to-day leadership across all aspects of the Trust. You will shape and drive our vision, values and strategic direction in partnership with the Board of Trustees, ensuring that our schools continue to develop and strive for excellence; to improve the life opportunities for our pupils and support the communities we serve.
Through expert leadership; you will promote a culture of accountability with strong moral purpose.
Experience, strong knowledge and understanding of the educational landscape is crucial alongside excellent financial and resource management.
Our values of Excellence, Integrity and Resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us.
Please refer to the attached Recruitment pack for full details.
Why choose FCAT?
- Ongoing support and development in your role
- Automatic pay progression annually for teaching and support staff
- 25% discount for FCAT in house Breakfast and After School Club provisions
- Generous pension schemes
- 24/7 access to free health support services, including an online GP
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free annual flu vaccine
- Blackpool Transport travel discount of 10%
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Free eye tests* (*conditions apply)
How to apply
To apply for this post please visit our website and complete the online application form and equal opportunities form at www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies
Closing time and date for applications is 9am on Monday 9th February 2026 with shortlisting taking place on Wednesday 11th February 2026.
Recruitment days are Wednesday 25th February and Thursday 26th February 2026.
For any questions regarding this vacancy or for an informal conversation with Kathleen Evison, Chair of Trustees; please contact Helen Livsey, Governance Lead; at the Fylde Coast Academy Trust via governance@fcat.org.uk
The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff are carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures that comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Following shortlisting this may include an online search and following an offer an enhanced DBS clearance.
Interview Date: 25 February 2026