Executive Headteacher - The Edge Federation

More than one location, Shropshire local authority

54 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 November 2025

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the local authority. You can find out more in schools overview.

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: L8 - L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an Executive Headteacher who will have:

• A proven ability to raise standards and secure excellent outcomes across diverse settings
• A deep and passionate commitment to inclusive education
• The leadership confidence to balance strategic oversight with visible, authentic presence in each school
• The capacity to build strong professional teams and a culture of collaboration
• The drive to strengthen community partnerships and maintain the Federation’s reputation as a place where every child is known, valued, and challenged

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and proud of their schools
• Staff who are hardworking, reflective, and open to innovation
• A Federation model that protects the individuality of each school while maximising shared expertise
• Governors who will support, challenge, and champion you as our strategic leader
• The opportunity to make a measurable difference on children’s life chances at scale

Our Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About the schools

• Email address: federation.admin@edgeschools.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shropshire-local-authority

School Details

Church Preen Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 36 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Church Preen Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/church-preen-primary-school

Wistanstow CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 52 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wistanstow CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wistanstow-cofe-primary-school

Brockton CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 56 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brockton CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brockton-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Shropshire local authority

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email federation.admin@edgeschools.co.uk.

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