Executive Headteacher

The Isle Of Wight Council's Terms & Conditions; Newport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fellowship Federation, established in 2016, is seeking an inspirational Executive Headteacher to drive strategic leadership and school improvement across two Church of England primary schools, Carisbrooke C.E. Primary School and Newport C.E. Primary School.

This role involves leading across two sites, aligning with our vision and values to engage staff, pupils and parents, and to raise academic standards while promoting wellbeing and inclusion, in partnership with The Isle of Wight Council.

Qualifications

• Proven strategic leadership in a school setting.
• Experience driving school improvement across multiple sites.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Executive Headteacher to drive school improvement across two Church of England primary schools.
• Engage staff, pupils and parents to raise academic standards and resilience.
• Develop and share best practice and raise overall outcomes across sites.
• Work with Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services to implement council policies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

School improvement

Best practice sharing

Leadership culture

Job description

\"The biggest positive difference would come from strong, consistent and visible leadership that puts children's wellbeing, progress and individual needs at the centre of every decision. I believe the permanent Executive Headteacher should create a positive culture where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential, regardless of their background or circumstances, and where academic achievement, confidence, resilience and preparation for life beyond school are given equal importance. \" - Quote taken from our Parent Survey Joining our team as the new Executive Headteacher will give you a chance to really test your strategic leadership as you drive school improvement, share best practice and raise academic standards.

If you'd like to visit the schools, there are open days taking place on the following dates.

• Tuesday 10th November 2026
• Tuesday 17th November 2026

Established in 2016, The Fellowship Federation brings together two successful Church of England Primary Schools, Carisbrooke C.E. Primary Schooland Newport C.E. Primary School. These two different sites, each have their own individual identity, character and ethos with exciting challenges and journeys ahead and now we're seeking an inspirational leader, aligned with our vision and values, to engage and motivate staff, pupils and parents, to build upon the successes already achieved and strategically lead the way for our school community., The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by the following;

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

In addition to this, we are also a . Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children's Services directorate.

This council and its schools recruit according to the council's Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.