Hollingworth Learning Trust

Hollingworth Learning Trust currently comprises two secondary schools and one primary school, with a further primary due to join in autumn 2026, taking the Trust to around 3,000 pupils and more than 400 staff. The Trust is in a period of steady, sustainable growth, with plans to reach five schools by early 2027 and indications of further expansion beyond this.

Welcome from the Chair of the Board of Trustees

Thank you for your interest in the position of Chief Executive Officer at Hollingworth Learning Trust (HLT).

As Chair of the Trustees, I am delighted to share with you our CEO Application Pack, which provides a detailed insight into our Trust’s mission, our achievements, and our strategic ambitions for the future.

Since our establishment in 2012, HLT has grown into a progressive, cross-phase family of two secondary schools and one primary school serving the Rochdale area, with further schools in the process of joining our Trust. We are a partnership built on the belief that every child, from early years to age 16, deserves the very best education.

Following the retirement of our founding CEO, we are seeking a visionary and inspirational leader with the innovative thinking required to build upon our strong foundations and lead our Trust in the future. We are looking for a leader who will drive educational excellence and strengthen community impact, while successfully navigating the opportunities and challenges facing the education sector.

This is a multifaceted role for an experienced and ambitious leader who is, above all, a proven schools improver. We are looking for someone who:

Builds on our ‘People First’ ethos, leading and permeating this vision and our values across the trust.
Leads with our core values and is Ambitious, Positive, Resilient, Reflective, and Principled.
Can motivate internal teams while broadening opportunities through external stakeholder networks.
Possesses a strategic growth mindset to lead the Trust’s long-term vision.
Maintains a track record of high-quality teaching and learning standards.
Will lead and support the growth of our Trust.

The enclosed materials outline the ambitious vision the Board has established for the next five years.

We warmly welcome your application and look forward to learning more about your leadership experience, values, and aspirations for the future of our Trust and education.

Yours sincerely,

Andrew Moon

Chair of the Board of Trustees

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To arrange an informal, confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact HR via ceorecruitment@hltrust.co.uk

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