Executive Head

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.