STEP Academy Trust
Executive Head Teacher
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Description
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Start Date
1 January 2027
Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment
We are looking to appoint an Executive Head Teacher at Park Academy in order to build our capacity across our leadership team, this role is for an existing Head Teacher who is ready for the next stage of their development. We are currently in a transitional model of leadership across the Trust and this is an exciting time to become part of a team shaping and developing the next stage of the Trust’s future. The role will involve the successful candidate being Head Teacher of one academy and Executive Head Teacher of one other academy within the Trust.
You will provide strategic leadership and hold overall accountability for direction and high quality education which promotes the highest possible standards of achievement and well-being. As an experienced professional, you will be able to demonstrate strategic leadership and excellent people management skills, together with a proven track record of success in raising standards. You will be able to demonstrate that you can work with the wider Executive Team and drive the STEP compass priorities within the remit.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The Successful Candidate Must
- Demonstrate a history of strategic leadership, particularly in relation to the leadership of people, curriculum and outcomes
- Exhibit a fervor for enhancing educational standards and providing high quality leadership by motivating others
- Demonstrate a commitment to growing your own leadership behaviours and the ability to learn from others
- Forge robust partnerships with staff, parents and the wider community, steering transformative change and shaping the future direction of the academies they lead
- Be able to manage time and resources efficiently and effectively in order to ensure excellent leadership in both academies
- Commitment to working as part of a wider team and an understanding and support of the Trust wide priorities and direction.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
The Job Description/Person Specification can be downloaded from the STEP website.
Please complete an application and supporting statement, written in line with the person specification. This should be uploaded via the link to the portal on the STEP Academy Trust vacancies page. In addition, please contact cheryl.gilbert@stepacademytrust.org to gain further details about the role or to arrange a further conversation about the role.
STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
Wednesday 16th September
Interviews
Thursday 17th September
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Apply online
Send to a friend
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location