Executive Headteacher

Step Teachers; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

This is a high-performing, forward-thinking school committed to academic excellence, innovation, and the personal development of every student. As part of an expanding multi-academy trust, we are looking for an experienced, visionary, and strategic Executive Headteacher to lead and support a number of schools within their trust, ensuring the highest standards of education and community engagement this September 2025.

Duties as Executive Headteacher:

• Provide strategic leadership across all schools within the trust, ensuring a shared vision for academic success, student welfare, and school improvement.

• Lead the development and implementation of educational policies, curricula, and initiatives across all schools.

• Ensure the effective management and delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and support services.

• Work closely with Headteachers and senior leadership teams to drive improvement and enhance outcomes for all students.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, governors, students, parents, and local communities.

• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the performance of schools, ensuring rigorous accountability and continuous improvement.

• Lead financial and resource planning for the trust, ensuring sustainable growth and efficient resource allocation.

• Promote a culture of inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing across all schools in the trust.

• Represent the trust at a local, regional, and national level, building external partnerships and fostering innovation in education.

• Ensure that safeguarding, health and safety, and legal compliance are maintained across the trust.

Ideal Executive Headteacher:

• A proven track record of successful leadership in education, ideally at an executive or senior leadership level.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification.

• Significant experience in leading school improvement, curriculum development, and whole-school management.

• A deep understanding of education policy, curriculum frameworks, and pedagogical practices.

• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing large budgets and resources.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams as Executive Headteacher.

• A commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding and student welfare.

• A strategic thinker with the ability to lead change and innovation across multiple schools.