Executive Headteacher
About This Role
Degree
Qualified Teacher Status
successful leadership at Senior, Deputy or Headteacher level
developing and implementing strategies for raising achievement and achieving excellence for students, staff and themselves
leading on improved exam outcomes at KS4 and 5
school development planning and evaluation
data analysis and target setting
using evidence-based information about effective learning and assessment for learning
resource and financial management, monitoring and evaluation
Personal attributes
Provide strategic and creative leadership to maintain and develop a school vision with excellent teaching for all at its centre
work in partnership with the Governing Body and the wider Trust in taking the school forward
lead by example to inspire, motivate, influence and empower staff and students
through personal commitment, maintain and develop the GLT ethos of diversity, inclusivity and equality of opportunity
set priorities and agree and achieve ambitious goals and targets
work collaboratively with others, delegating appropriately
create an environment in which staff accept their responsibility for students' learning outcomes
seek and act on feedback from others, including work colleagues and governors
build and maintain effective relationships and communicate appropriately with governors, staff, students and parents
develop, maintain and extend appropriate partnerships with the local council, other schools, children’s services, parents and the local community
demonstrate emotional resilience, empathy and flexibility when dealing with challenge
Professional Knowledge and Understanding
current educational issues, including national policies, priorities and legislation
effective strategies for maintaining and developing high standards of attainment, behaviour and attendance
principles and practice of educational inclusion, diversity and access
developing choice and flexibility to meet the learning needs of every student
managing staff, including recruitment and selection and professional development
quality assurance systems, including school review, self-evaluation and performance management
legal issues relating to managing a school including Child Protection Procedures, Equal Opportunities, Race Relations, Disability, Human Rights, Employment and Health and Safety legislation
Collaboration behaviours
Show a deep commitment to the vision and aims of the Trust.
Be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of effectively contributing to and supporting the growth of the organisation.
Demonstrate the ability to be highly entrepreneurial and ambitious, acting with charisma and bringing forward innovative ideas to drive the Trust forward.
Demonstrate self-awareness and empathy, adopting a coaching approach to professional relationships, effectively managing their own emotions and those of others to build genuine connections and resolve conflicts constructively.
Be open and transparent, willingly sharing information and evolving perspectives to build trust and empower others to make well-informed decisions.
Actively listen, genuinely paying attention to colleagues' ideas, feedback, and concerns without interruption or judgment, ensuring diverse perspectives are understood and incorporated into decisions.
Demonstrate the ability to be adaptable and open-minded, embracing new ideas, approaches, and perspectives, enabling them to integrate innovation and effectively navigate complex challenges.
Empower colleagues through trust, autonomy, resources, support, and guidance, enabling others to take ownership and develop professionally.
Practise inclusive decision-making, involving others and ensuring all voices are heard, boosting morale and fostering a shared sense of purpose.
Demonstrate the ability to be humble and committed to learning, openly acknowledging when you don't have all the answers, valuing feedback, and viewing mistakes as opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Be visionary and purpose-driven, inspiring and aligning colleagues around a clear vision and shared purpose, fostering unity and professional fulfilment.
Actively recognise and appreciate achievements and contributions, creating a positive and motivating work environment.
Commit to succession and a coaching approach, viewing leadership as a responsibility to develop the next generation through mentorship, coaching and empowerment, nurturing a culture of continuous growth.
Desirable:
Higher qualification in education and/or management
Achieved NPQH
Achieved NPQEL
Curriculum and pastoral experience at senior management level
change management
leading a school from one Ofsted category to another on the old framework (e.g. Good to Outstanding)