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Executive Headteacher

Whittlebury Church of England Primary School, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8XH

36 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L20 - L30

What skills and experience we're looking for

Executive Headteacher

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of multiple schools?

Our Federation is seeking an Executive Headteacher who combines strategic brilliance with genuine passion for educational excellence.

Your vision will shape hundreds of young lives. Show us what’s possible.

We need someone who sees the future of our schools before anyone else does.

Someone who walks in and feels the energy of what could be. Whose excitement is infectious. Who makes children believe they can achieve things they never thought possible.

This role demands clarity, conviction, unstoppable energy, and complete commitment to excellence.

You’ll bring the determination to turn vision into reality. The courage to demand brilliance because our children deserve nothing less. The presence to lead from the front and bring everyone with you.

If you’re ready to transform schools, not just oversee them, we’re ready for you.

Visits to the schools are welcomed and encouraged. If you wish to arrange a visit please contact m.mcloughlin@forestfederation.co.uk or e.hollis@forestfederation.co.uk

What the school offers its staff

Please see the Executive Headteacher Recruitment pack for further details.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Forest CE Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Executive Headteacher Recruitment Pack_2026_.pdf - 18.4 MB (opens in new tab)

About Whittlebury Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 58 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whittlebury Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: s.townsend@forestfederation.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whittlebury-church-of-england-primary-school

Small village Primary School, teaching across 3 classes

Arranging a visit to Whittlebury Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.townsend@forestfederation.co.uk.

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