Federation Executive Headteacher
The role of Executive Head Teacher
The Executive Head Teacher role at The Trumpington Federation offers an opportunity for a dedicated individual to strategically lead two schools in the community of Trumpington. We are looking for someone who has the ability to nurture the needs of each individual school, while providing stability and cohesion across the Federation. Collaboration is core to our values of learning and growing together, and our Executive Head Teacher will be someone who recognises the power of working together and is committed to leading collaboration in the schools.
Our staff at the Federation are welcoming and supportive; we work hard with our community to build mutual trust and respect in order to achieve our goals. Our Executive Head Teacher must value the contribution from every individual and appreciate that each one of our staff brings with them a uniqueness that supports the needs of the Federation and creates value for the next generation we are responsible for educating.
If you feel you would be the person to lead our fantastic team, enabling us to achieve our objective of providing an enriching education experience for the young people in our care, we would love to hear from you.
What we can Offer
The role of Executive Head Teacher at The Trumpington Federation is a fantastic chance for an experienced practitioner to lead two thriving schools. The successful candidate will find that, amongst other things, the Federation offers the following:
● A motivated, dedicated and stable staff body with low staff turnover;
● A commitment to staff development with thoughtfully planned CPD input;
● A supportive and engaged Governing Body that will champion your own personal professional development;
● Strong links with the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge;
● A community which values inclusivity and puts the education of our local children at the centre of everything;
● Schools where outdoor learning and play is prioritised. Both settings have been awarded OPAL Platinum status and all children at both settings participate in Forest School;
● A Federation Parent Teacher Association which builds community and raises money to enhance the school experience for our pupils. Recent successes include the Federation Winter Fair, and 10 PTA representatives (a mixture of parents and staff) raising funds for the Federation by running in the Cambridge Half Marathon;
● Administrative support provided by a very experienced Executive Head Teacher’s PA.
Key information and dates
We reserve the right to close applications early and move the interview dates forward.
How to apply
Apply via MyNewTerm: Federation Executive Headteacher at The Trumpington Federation, Cambridgeshire, | MyNewTerm
In line with safer recruitment guidance, we would like to request references after shortlisting and prior to interview. Please ensure that your named referees are aware of your application and would be able to provide a reference shortly after the shortlisting date. One referee should be your current employer.
Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates may have an online search conducted as part of the Federation’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.
The Trumpington Federation is committed to equal opportunities and we will not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.
