Trust Executive Headteacher

Woodeaton Manor School; Wantage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Headteacher to lead strategic improvements and enhance teaching and learning quality. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in the SEND sector, a commitment to inclusive education, and excellent leadership skills. Benefits include a highly competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Professional coaching and CPD

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Substantial Headteacher experience within the SEND sector.
• Proven impact on school improvement and pupil outcomes.
• Ability to inspire and develop leaders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and improvement of the school.
• Drive high standards in safeguarding and SEND provision.
• Oversee strategic development, including new-build projects.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Data analysis

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding and rapid improvement of Woodeaton Manor School and support the Headteacher by providing clear, strategic leadership that secures high-quality teaching, learning, and care for all pupils.
• Support the Director of Education & Safeguarding in delivering school improvement and Trust-wide quality assurance.
• Drive high standards in safeguarding, SEND provision and teaching & learning.
• Coach and support newly appointed Headteachers.
• Oversee strategic development, including a new-build project at Woodeaton Manor School.
• Facilitate collaboration, peer review and sharing of best practice.
• Contribute to alternative provision and outreach expansion.

Qualifications

• QTS + substantial Headteacher experience within the SEND sector.
• Proven impact on school improvement and pupil outcomes, particularly within SEND/SEMH.
• Excellent strategic leadership, communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to inspire, influence and develop leaders at all levels.
• Ability to analyse complex data to drive strategic decisions and improvements.
• Deep commitment to inclusive and specialist education.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary reflective of leadership impact.
• Strong Trust-wide support from an experienced Director of Education & Safeguarding.
• A collaborative, values-driven leadership culture.
• Opportunities to shape strategic Trust priorities and system-wide inclusion.
• Professional coaching, high-quality CPD and leadership development.
• Flexible working options (home/Trust office/school-based).
• Wellbeing support, including EAP and Trust wellbeing initiatives.
• A forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged and celebrated.