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Lead a Flagship School Within a High-Performing Trust. Our client is seeking an ambitious and strategic Executive Head to lead and shape the future of both the school and the young people it serves. If you're a visionary leader ready to drive excellence at scale, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
Job Title: Executive Head
Location: London, South East
Salary: c.£150,000 Base
Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent
About Our Client:
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an exceptional, process-driven Executive Head to lead the development of the largest school within a high-performing and growing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South East.
This Trust has established a tried and tested framework across its schools, consistently delivering outstanding primary education and building a strong leadership support network. Now, they are seeking a strategic, implementation-focused leader to embed and enhance this approach within their flagship London school.
Executive Head - The Role:
As Executive Headteacher, you will:
- Lead with clarity and purpose, ensuring the Trust's established framework is effectively implemented to drive excellence
- Develop and empower the senior leadership team, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with the Trust's vision
- Deliver measurable impact - enhancing teaching quality, pupil outcomes, and overall school performance
- Collaborate with Trust-wide leadership, sharing best practices and contributing to the wider strategic direction
- Engage key stakeholders, including governors, parents, and the wider community, to maintain and build upon the school's outstanding reputation
Executive Head - You:
We are seeking a proven leader with a track record of successfully implementing and delivering educational improvement at scale. The ideal candidate will have:
- Executive-level leadership experience within a large or complex school setting
- A strong operational mindset, ensuring systems and structures are embedded effectively
- A passion for delivering outstanding primary education, with a commitment to pupil success
- The ability to drive change and manage large teams, while maintaining a culture of excellence
- Experience in a Trust or multi-school leadership environment is highly desirable
What's on offer:
Join a high-performing Multi-Academy Trust with benefits designed to support your well-being, career growth, and impact:
- A collaborative, high-achieving environment with motivated pupils and dedicated staff
- Strong leadership support from an engaged Governing Board, Trust Board, and Chief Executive
- Ongoing professional development and a key role in the Executive Leadership Team
- Opportunities to shape the Trust's future and drive meaningful change
Application Process:
This is a high-impact role within a forward-thinking Trust, offering the chance to lead transformational change at a flagship school while benefiting from a strong, supportive leadership network.
To apply or discuss this opportunity confidentially, please get in touch.
