Executive Headteacher

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Reference: JUN

Expiry date: 07:00, Mon, 6th Jul 2026

Location: Stoke

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: WAT's benefits include continuous professional development opportunities, pension scheme, free annual flu jab and eye tests, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, work life balance and generous holiday allowance, plus many more.

Are you a visionary leader who wants to make a profound difference to the lives of young people and their communities?

Welcome to Windsor Academy Trust. We are a proud family of 15 schools across the West Midlands, providing an excellent education to 10,000 students. Everything we do is anchored in our unwavering moral purpose: to unlock the academic and personal potential of every young person.

We are looking for an inspiring Executive Headteacher to lead Newcastle Academy and one other school (to be confirmed), located in our North Staffordshire learning community. In this vital and unique role, you will be a standard-bearer for our core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Innovation. You will guide our school community with incredible energy and deep care, ensuring that children always remain at the centre of every decision.

We know that delivering genuine, transformative education requires us to nurture, support, and empower our leaders. When you step into this role, you become part of a collaborative and deeply supportive family.

A Culture of Co-creation

Our 2030 strategy, 'Co-creating Brighter Futures for All', sets the tone for how we operate. You will lead in an environment built on co-creation, where inclusion and collaboration drive our shared vision. You will partner with fellow Headteachers to pioneer Trust-wide strategies and celebrate shared success.

To help our students thrive, our leaders must also thrive. You will engage in high-level leadership development and collaborate with a brilliant network of peers across the Trust. We invest heavily in our staff talent so you can continue to grow, contribute to the sector, and refine your expertise alongside other exceptional educators.

Transforming Communities

This role is about driving profound civic impact across your school(s) and wider learning community. You will transform outcomes for your entire school community by raising aspirations and educational standards. We want you to champion social justice, break down barriers, and empower students to believe they can achieve more than they ever thought possible.

We are deeply passionate about the collective power of school trusts to make a difference and are committed to sharing what works. If you bring dedication, empathy, and a relentless focus on unlocking potential, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Come and help us co-create brighter futures for all.

How to Apply

The closing date for completed applications is 8am on Monday 6th July 2026. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8th July 2026 at Newcastle Academy. If successfully invited through to the second day of interviews, they will be held on Friday 10th July at Windsor Academy Trust, Halesowen.

Application forms must be completed in full and applicants should directly address the skills and experience outlined in the person specification.

For more information about this position or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Natalie Bryan, Executive PA to the Director of Education on or email .

We look forward to hearing from you!

Windsor Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.