Written questions

Multi-academy Trusts: Recruitment

2026-07-01 · Department for Education · 15514 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has assessed the potential impact of the proposed executive pay approval process on recruitment to academy trust leadership posts.

Answer

The department wants the highest-quality leaders in our schools. However, executive remuneration must demonstrate clear value for money for pupils and parents and remain proportionate to that of individuals undertaking comparable roles in other parts of t...