Executive Headteacher
Gayton Church of England Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3EU35 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
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gayton Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 57 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gayton Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- s.townsend@forestfederation.co.uk
Gayton CE Primary school is a small village primary school in Northamptonshire. The school is part of the Forest CE Federation of schools which incorporates Stoke Bruerne CE Primary, Tiffield CEVA Primary, Whittlebury CE Primary and Yardley Gobion CE Primary schools.
Arranging a visit to Gayton 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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