Chief Executive Officer Central Foundation Schools of London
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Chief Executive Officer Central Foundation Schools of London We are looking for an effective and influential leader, who can motivate and deliver impactful change, and develop our networks and connections for the benefit of our schools.
Today, we're proud to support two fabulous schools: Central Foundation Boys' School in Islington and Central Foundation Girls' School in Tower Hamlets.
Over the past decade, we have helped both our schools fund a significant redevelopment of their sites, ensuring that their students benefit from exceptional facilities and that the schools can take on more learners.
We have also undertaken an NCVO Governance review and hired our first-ever Chief Executive Officer (CEO). We are currently investing in a new student opportunities programme to widen our students' access to the support and connections they need to make informed study choices and kick-start their careers.
About the role As we have grown, our ambitions to support our schools have also grown, and we know that there is so much more we can still do and develop to support our two schools. We are exploring the idea of further and deeper collaboration with our two schools to help provide greater opportunities for students and more cost-effective services benefiting our schools.
We need a CEO who can take the Board and Schools through this significant strategic journey, including leading on the feasibility mapping of this process, providing the business planning and turning any agreed plans into reality.
We're poised at a pivotal moment in our journey and seek a CEO who can catalyse our next phase of growth and impact.
You will be an inspirational and collaborative leader with the vision and experience to expand our charitable activities, explore new services and operations for our schools, and deepen the value we offer beyond funding alone.
Who we are looking for You will be:
For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:
If you would like to know more about this role please contact Bill Yuksel
Thank you for your interest in becoming the Central Foundation Schools of London's next Chief Executive Officer. We are delighted that you are considering joining us at what is an exciting and pivotal time for our charity.
The Foundation supports two state schools in inner London - the Central Foundation Girl's School at Bow Road and the Boy's School based at Old Street. The ethos of both schools, which has persisted since our founding in 1863, is the provision of an excellent education for all, regardless of background.
Over the last five years, we have been through a major transition covering our processes, our people, our investment approach and the development of our board and governance processes, all whilst overseeing significant investments in the infrastructure of both schools. Led by Sarah Gosling, our first Chief Executive Officer, we established a formal 3-year strategy and have developed new, stronger relationships with both schools. Eighteen months in, we are making progress at a rate faster than we had imagined possible.
We are now at a critical point in this journey, and - building on Sarah's achievements - we are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the next stage of our strategic transformation.
We need someone who will bring inspirational and collaborative leadership; someone who possesses the experience to lead the development of our charitable activities, potentially including the provision of new services and operations to our schools. We know we have more to offer than funding, and the success of our first strategy has given us the confidence to stretch ourselves.
In short, we are looking for an effective and influential leader who can motivate and deliver impactful change, and develop our networks and connections for the benefit of our schools. If this excites you, we would love to hear from you and wish you every success in your application.
Stephen Brown
Chair, Board of Trustees
About Central Foundation Schools of London Our Vision 'Through an exceptional Central Foundation education, every student learns, develops, and grows so they can reach their full potential.'
Central Foundation Schools of London (CFSL) is an educational charity established by Rev. William Rogers in the City of London in 1863. Today, the Foundation supports two London schools, Central Foundation Boys' School in Islington and Central Foundation Girls' School in Tower Hamlets.
Both Central Foundation Boys' School and Central Foundation Girls' School are voluntary-aided schools. This means they are state-funded and that a foundation or trust, in our case The Central Foundation, makes a financial contribution to certain aspects of the school's running (for example, the building costs) and has a role in strengthening the education provision and outcomes of the schools.
Our mission We believe that the structure of a voluntary school gives us a framework to deliver a uniquely brilliant education, working in partnership with our schools' staff and governing body, generous donors, local companies, supporters and the relevant local authorities. By leveraging our skills, funding and influence, we will collaborate with our schools and partners to strengthen their education provision and outcomes, their governance, funding, and infrastructure.
How we support the schools The Foundation works closely with both schools to help all students thrive. As the owners of the school estates, the Foundation is a careful custodian of the schools' physical spaces. We have supported major building projects on both school sites to create sensitively designed environments in collaboration with students and staff that encourage students' creativity and passion for learning.
The bursaries and grants we're able to make have a huge impact in preparing our students for future working life. Alongside initiatives like mentoring and work experience, this means that students benefit from a fully rounded education that stretches far beyond the classroom.
We are equally passionate about the support we give to activities beyond the curriculum, including the recently launched Central Baccalaureate at the Boys' School, and the extensive Central Plus programme for the Girls' School. Funding through the Foundation supports a range of experiences from musical instruments, sports opportunities, access to a wide range of visits and events, and funding to ensure all students have access to a rich, creative and cultural life.
You can read more about some of the current projects we support here .
How we are funded The Foundation has a strong financial position and has four distinct income streams. We've included a summary of the main sources below.
The Dulwich Estate is a registered charity established by its founder, Edward Alleyn, in 1619 to offer educational opportunities to disadvantaged children. The Foundation's relationship with the Dulwich Estate was started by Rev William Rogers, about whose work you can read more here.
Today, the funds from the Dulwich Grants are a critical part of the annual funding for both schools.
Some recent examples of how we've used this money to enrich our students' experiences include helping towards the cost of eight music tutors, which has increased the Boys' School's already exceptional music provision. At the Girls' School, we were able to use the Dulwich Grant to onboard two Teach First candidates and provide them with the training necessary to qualify. Recruiting quality staff is increasingly difficult across the education sector, so this initiative has been essential in maintaining our high educational standards.
2. Foundation Endowments and Funding The Foundation has been fortunate to receive a number of endowments throughout its history. In recent years . click apply for full job details
Chief Executive Officer Central Foundation Schools of London We are looking for an effective and influential leader, who can motivate and deliver impactful change, and develop our networks and connections for the benefit of our schools.
- Location: Old Street, London (0.8 FTE four days a week, at least three days a week on site)
Today, we're proud to support two fabulous schools: Central Foundation Boys' School in Islington and Central Foundation Girls' School in Tower Hamlets.
Over the past decade, we have helped both our schools fund a significant redevelopment of their sites, ensuring that their students benefit from exceptional facilities and that the schools can take on more learners.
We have also undertaken an NCVO Governance review and hired our first-ever Chief Executive Officer (CEO). We are currently investing in a new student opportunities programme to widen our students' access to the support and connections they need to make informed study choices and kick-start their careers.
About the role As we have grown, our ambitions to support our schools have also grown, and we know that there is so much more we can still do and develop to support our two schools. We are exploring the idea of further and deeper collaboration with our two schools to help provide greater opportunities for students and more cost-effective services benefiting our schools.
We need a CEO who can take the Board and Schools through this significant strategic journey, including leading on the feasibility mapping of this process, providing the business planning and turning any agreed plans into reality.
We're poised at a pivotal moment in our journey and seek a CEO who can catalyse our next phase of growth and impact.
You will be an inspirational and collaborative leader with the vision and experience to expand our charitable activities, explore new services and operations for our schools, and deepen the value we offer beyond funding alone.
Who we are looking for You will be:
- Visionary and strategic - able to translate ambition into a clear roadmap for transformation, setting bold goals and guiding colleagues through change.
- Inspirational and collaborative - a people-focused leader who unites staff, governors and partners around a shared mission, building trust, enthusiasm and accountability.
- Educationally minded - experienced in developing or scaling services in schools or related settings, with a creative approach to meeting evolving needs.
- Impact-driven - relentless about measuring outcomes, learning from data, and continuously refining our offer for maximum benefit to young people and communities.
- Network-builder - skilled at forging and nurturing relationships across the public, private and third sectors to unlock new opportunities and resources.
- Commercially aware - comfortable with budgeting, income diversification and social enterprise models to underpin sustainable growth.
- Values-led - committed to operating with integrity, transparency and care, and to championing equity and inclusion in every aspect of our work.
For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:
If you would like to know more about this role please contact Bill Yuksel
Thank you for your interest in becoming the Central Foundation Schools of London's next Chief Executive Officer. We are delighted that you are considering joining us at what is an exciting and pivotal time for our charity.
The Foundation supports two state schools in inner London - the Central Foundation Girl's School at Bow Road and the Boy's School based at Old Street. The ethos of both schools, which has persisted since our founding in 1863, is the provision of an excellent education for all, regardless of background.
Over the last five years, we have been through a major transition covering our processes, our people, our investment approach and the development of our board and governance processes, all whilst overseeing significant investments in the infrastructure of both schools. Led by Sarah Gosling, our first Chief Executive Officer, we established a formal 3-year strategy and have developed new, stronger relationships with both schools. Eighteen months in, we are making progress at a rate faster than we had imagined possible.
We are now at a critical point in this journey, and - building on Sarah's achievements - we are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the next stage of our strategic transformation.
We need someone who will bring inspirational and collaborative leadership; someone who possesses the experience to lead the development of our charitable activities, potentially including the provision of new services and operations to our schools. We know we have more to offer than funding, and the success of our first strategy has given us the confidence to stretch ourselves.
In short, we are looking for an effective and influential leader who can motivate and deliver impactful change, and develop our networks and connections for the benefit of our schools. If this excites you, we would love to hear from you and wish you every success in your application.
Stephen Brown
Chair, Board of Trustees
About Central Foundation Schools of London Our Vision 'Through an exceptional Central Foundation education, every student learns, develops, and grows so they can reach their full potential.'
Central Foundation Schools of London (CFSL) is an educational charity established by Rev. William Rogers in the City of London in 1863. Today, the Foundation supports two London schools, Central Foundation Boys' School in Islington and Central Foundation Girls' School in Tower Hamlets.
Both Central Foundation Boys' School and Central Foundation Girls' School are voluntary-aided schools. This means they are state-funded and that a foundation or trust, in our case The Central Foundation, makes a financial contribution to certain aspects of the school's running (for example, the building costs) and has a role in strengthening the education provision and outcomes of the schools.
Our mission We believe that the structure of a voluntary school gives us a framework to deliver a uniquely brilliant education, working in partnership with our schools' staff and governing body, generous donors, local companies, supporters and the relevant local authorities. By leveraging our skills, funding and influence, we will collaborate with our schools and partners to strengthen their education provision and outcomes, their governance, funding, and infrastructure.
How we support the schools The Foundation works closely with both schools to help all students thrive. As the owners of the school estates, the Foundation is a careful custodian of the schools' physical spaces. We have supported major building projects on both school sites to create sensitively designed environments in collaboration with students and staff that encourage students' creativity and passion for learning.
The bursaries and grants we're able to make have a huge impact in preparing our students for future working life. Alongside initiatives like mentoring and work experience, this means that students benefit from a fully rounded education that stretches far beyond the classroom.
We are equally passionate about the support we give to activities beyond the curriculum, including the recently launched Central Baccalaureate at the Boys' School, and the extensive Central Plus programme for the Girls' School. Funding through the Foundation supports a range of experiences from musical instruments, sports opportunities, access to a wide range of visits and events, and funding to ensure all students have access to a rich, creative and cultural life.
You can read more about some of the current projects we support here .
How we are funded The Foundation has a strong financial position and has four distinct income streams. We've included a summary of the main sources below.
The Dulwich Estate is a registered charity established by its founder, Edward Alleyn, in 1619 to offer educational opportunities to disadvantaged children. The Foundation's relationship with the Dulwich Estate was started by Rev William Rogers, about whose work you can read more here.
Today, the funds from the Dulwich Grants are a critical part of the annual funding for both schools.
Some recent examples of how we've used this money to enrich our students' experiences include helping towards the cost of eight music tutors, which has increased the Boys' School's already exceptional music provision. At the Girls' School, we were able to use the Dulwich Grant to onboard two Teach First candidates and provide them with the training necessary to qualify. Recruiting quality staff is increasingly difficult across the education sector, so this initiative has been essential in maintaining our high educational standards.
2. Foundation Endowments and Funding The Foundation has been fortunate to receive a number of endowments throughout its history. In recent years . click apply for full job details