Executive Headteacher April 2027

Innsworth Junior; Twigworth; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Innsworth Schools Partnership is seeking an inspiring and forward thinking Executive Headteacher to lead our federation of Infant and Junior schools. Serving a wonderfully diverse community, including many military families from around the world, our partnership is a place where strong, compassionate leadership makes a profound difference every day.

We can offer an experienced, supportive staff team, a strong Governing Board, and a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Warm, visible and approachable with a love for working with children.
• Champions a nurturing, inclusive ethos with wellbeing at heart.
• Strategic vision to move the partnership forward with confidence and clarity.
• Builds strong relationships across the community with integrity and positivity.
• Child-centered leader committed to excellent outcomes for all.

Responsibilities

• Lead the federation of Infant and Junior schools within Innsworth.
• Work with the Governing Board to shape strategy and development.
• Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing and high-quality learning across all schools.
• Drive professional development and collaborative practice across sites.

Skills

Warm and approachable

Strategic vision

Community relationship building

Decisive leadership

Job description

NOR: INNSWORTH INFANT SCHOOL 130 INNSWORTH JUNIOR SCHOOL 208

Required for 1st April 2027

Innsworth Schools Partnership are seeking an inspiring and forward thinking Executive Headteacher to lead our well established federation of Infant and Junior schools. Serving a wonderfully diverse community, including many military families from around the world, our partnership is a place where strong, compassionate leadership makes a profound difference every day.

Our children are enthusiastic, curious and full of character. Our dedicated staff team is loyal, talented and deeply committed to nurturing every learner. Together, we are proud of our caring ethos and inclusive culture - and we are ready for the next chapter in our journey.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Is warm, visible and approachable, with a genuine love for working with children.
• Champions a nurturing, inclusive ethos and keeps wellbeing at the heart of decision making.
• Has the strategic vision to move the partnership forward with confidence and clarity.
• Builds strong relationships across the community and leads with integrity, positivity and purpose.
• Is child centred and committed to securing excellent outcomes for all.

We can offer:

• An experienced, passionate and supportive staff team.
• A strong Governing Board committed to your success and wellbeing.
• A vibrant, diverse school community enriched by local families and the NATO ARRC.
• Excellent local partnerships and high quality professional development.
• A fantastic location between Gloucester and Cheltenham, with outstanding quality of life.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 20th November.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th December

The Innsworth Schools’ Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to sufficient pre-employment checks and an Enhanced DBS check in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.