Trust Executive Headteacher
The Propeller Academy Trust, Wantage, OX12 9ET8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026 or September 2026
Closing date
3 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
24 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Competitive Salary, dependent upon experience
Trust Executive Headteacher job summary
..Lead. Inspire. Transform..
The Propeller Academy Trust is looking for an inspiring, strategic and values-driven Executive Headteacher to help shape the next phase of our Trust’s development. This is a rare opportunity to influence practice across multiple schools, support new Headteachers, and lead system-wide improvement for children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs.
If you are an experienced Headteacher with a strong track record of school improvement and you are passionate about inclusive education, we would love to hear from you.
What we Offer
- Highly competitive salary reflective of leadership impact
- Strong Trust-wide support from an experienced Director of Education & Safeguarding
- A collaborative, values-driven leadership culture
- Opportunities to shape strategic Trust priorities and system-wide inclusion
- Professional coaching, high-quality CPD and leadership development
- Flexible working options (home/Trust office/school-based)
- Wellbeing support, including EAP and Trust wellbeing initiatives
- A forward-thinking environment where innovation is encouraged and celebrated
What you’ll do
- Support the onboarding and rapid improvement of Woodeaton Manor School and support the Headteacher by providing clear, strategic leadership that secures high-quality teaching, learning, and care for all pupils.
- Support the Director of Education & Safeguarding in delivering school improvement and Trust-wide quality assurance
- Drive high standards in safeguarding, SEND provision and teaching & learning
- Coach and support newly appointed Headteachers
- Oversee strategic development, including a new-build project at Woodeaton Manor School
- Facilitate collaboration, peer review and sharing of best practice
- Contribute to alternative provision and outreach expansion
About you
- QTS + substantial Headteacher experience within the SEND sector
- Proven impact on school improvement and pupil outcomes, particularly within SEND/SEMH
- Excellent strategic leadership, communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to inspire, influence and develop leaders at all levels
- Ability to analyse complex data to drive strategic decisions and improvements.
- Deep commitment to inclusive and specialist education
How to Apply
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, please click Apply Now. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
For an informal discussion, please contact the Director of Education & Safeguarding via recruitment@propellertrust.org
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- Multi-academy trust
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