Executive Head Teacher

North East Combined Authority; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Monkchester Road Nursery School in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Executive Head Teacher to lead its federation of three nurseries. You will balance visionary strategic leadership with hands-on expertise in child development, pedagogy and staff development.

The successful candidate will combine high-level operational oversight with a passion for early childhood education, a strong EYFS knowledge base and safeguarding commitment across the youngest learners.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site early years provision with a focus on high quality pedagogy.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and early intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational, strategic leadership across three nurseries.
• Oversee safeguarding, welfare and staff development across sites.
• Drive improvement, governance links and successful recruitment.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

EYFS understanding

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-alone 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.

Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026 Shortlisting: by Friday 16th October 2026 Interviews: 22nd and 23rd October 2026