Executive Headteacher

Elliot Marsh; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected education trust in London is seeking an Executive Headteacher to lead and support several schools. This pivotal role will focus on championing outstanding teaching and learning, cultivating high-performing teams, and shaping trust-wide initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a Headteacher, strong leadership skills, and a track record of improving school performance. This full-time position offers an attractive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Excellent CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Headteacher or Executive Headteacher with a track record of sustained improvement.
• Experience within a Multi-Academy Trust structure.
• Knowledge of the Ofsted framework and its application.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership across the trust.
• Lead school improvement strategies in compliance with regulations.
• Build strong relationships with staff, governors, and external partners.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Team collaboration

School improvement strategies

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

NPQH or equivalent qualification

Job description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Headteacher to join the team.

Location: London

Salary: £90k to £120k

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

About The Company

Our client is a respected and forward-thinking education trust overseeing a portfolio of thriving schools. Built on strong child-focused principles and a dedication to educational excellence, the trust creates nurturing, ambitious environments where both pupils and staff succeed. As part of their ongoing growth, they are now seeking an Executive Headteacher to lead and support several schools within the organisation.

Executive Headteacher The Role

In this pivotal role, you will champion outstanding teaching and learning across multiple settings, ensuring pupils consistently achieve their full potential. You will cultivate high-performing, collaborative teams and nurture a culture where innovation and professional growth are encouraged. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will also shape trust-wide initiatives and strengthen the strategic direction of the organisation.

Executive Headteacher Key Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership across the trust, establishing clear direction, priorities, and measurable goals
• Lead and monitor school improvement strategies, ensuring compliance with Ofsted, DfE, and statutory safeguarding expectations
• Build strong, productive relationships with Headteachers, staff, governors, parents, and external partners to promote excellence and shared learning
• Act as a representative of the trust at regional and national forums, contributing to audits, networks, and collaborative improvement programmes

Executive Headteacher You

• Significant experience as a Headteacher or Executive Headteacher with a track record of delivering sustained school improvement
• Experience working within a Multi-Academy Trust structure
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and NPQH (or working towards/equivalent qualification)
• Experience of leading or working within a SEN environment
• Strong working knowledge of the Ofsted framework and its practical application

Executive Headteacher Benefits

• Attractive pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including additional wellbeing days across the trust
• Access to excellent CPD opportunities and trust-wide professional learning communities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated wellbeing support

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