Deputy CEO
Assists the CEO in the overall running of a multi-academy trust. Often responsible for a specific area such as finance.
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Find out how to enter your school into the BBC's 500 Words Competition.

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Building a Culture of Staff Wellbeing in Education
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EmpowerED with Perspective, Angel Solutions
Learn how Perspective by Angel Solutions streamlines school improvement processes.

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EmpowerED - iAMCompliant
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Reframing Behaviour™ by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Whole-school behaviour training that helps staff understand, reframe and respond to pupil behaviour with confidence.

SmartEducator
AI marking + feedback platform that saves teachers up to 8 hours a week and supports pupil progress.

Kitt Medical
Wall-mounted anaphylaxis kit with adrenaline pens, auto-replacement portal, and CPD-accredited staff training.

National College of Education
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Intelligent Evidence
AI platform that maps school evidence to Ofsted criteria in minutes. Built by former leaders and inspectors.

Standout School Marketing
Boost school admissions with clear, proven, and practical marketing support