Executive Head Teacher

Newcastle City Council

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Monkchester Road Nursery School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Executive Head Teacher to lead the Federation of Nursery Schools with a strong focus on child development, pedagogy and staff development. The role requires strategic oversight and hands-on expertise in early childhood education.

The successful candidate will prioritise safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practices (SEND) while driving high-quality early years provision across three nurseries. Closing date is 14 October 2026.

Qualifications

Experience leading executive head in a federation of nurseries.
Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Advocate for inclusion (SEND) and for safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for Monkchester Road Nursery School and the federation.
Oversee pedagogy, curriculum delivery and staff development across the trust.
Safeguard and promote the welfare and well-being of young children.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Child development

Pedagogy

Staff development

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Monkchester Road Nursery School

Monkchester Road

Walker

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE6 2LJ

Required from January 2027

Do you have the passion, drive and commitment to build on our success and lead our Federation of Nursery Schools into a vibrant and ambitious future?

The Nursery Federation consists of 3 schools across Newcastle Upon Tyne: Ashfield Nursery, Monkchester Road Nursery and Newburn Manor Nursery. These three schools are the only three stand- local authority run nursery schools in Newcastle. All 3 nurseries have a long history of offering high-quality nursery education which fully meets the needs of each child.

The Governing Body are looking for a truly inspirational Executive Head Teacher who balances visionary, strategic leadership with hands-on expertise in child development, pedagogy and staff development.

The successful candidate will be someone who is able to combine high-level operational oversight with a genuine passion for early childhood education. They will have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and be an advocate for early intervention, inclusive practices (SEND), and for prioritising the social and emotional well-being of our youngest learners. They will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and will be able to ensure all staff share this commitment.

Opportunities to visit two of our nurseries are detailed below

Visits to nurseries