Leading through Connection, Collaboration and Purpose

At Connect Education Trust, we believe that education has the power to transform lives - not just for children, but for the families and communities we serve.

Our mission is simple yet profound: To connect with our pupils and offer them an exceptional education. Recruiting inspirational and committed teachers, school leaders and people to empower each and every one of the children in our care.

As our Trust continues to grow, we are seeking a talented, values-driven and inspirational Executive Headteacher to join our leadership team. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the strategic direction and educational excellence of two schools within our Trust.

About the Role

As Executive Headteacher, you will provide the professional leadership, vision and inspiration that enables our schools to deliver exceptional education for every learner.

You will lead through influence rather than authority — building strong relationships with senior teams and staff across your schools, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration and shared responsibility.

Working in partnership with the Chief Executive Team of Connect, you will: 

• Champion the Trust’s vision and values, ensuring alignment across your schools while celebrating each school’s unique character.

• Support and coach our people to sustain excellence and drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and outcomes.

• Facilitate collaboration between schools, encouraging the sharing of expertise, innovation and best practice.

• You’ll guide and enable the day-to-day operations, working alongside skilled and passionate senior leadership teams who value professional autonomy within a strong network of collective accountability.

• Lead school-wide initiatives that strengthen curriculum, inclusion, and leadership capacity. 

• Contribute to the wider strategic development of Connect Education Trust and play an active role in shaping its next chapter.

  
  About You

  You are an experienced, reflective and inspirational Headteacher with a proven record of improving outcomes and building capacity.

  You combine educational expertise with humility and emotional intelligence — a leader who believes in collaboration, inclusion and the power of connection.

  You will bring:

  • Significant experience as a Headteacher or Executive Headteacher, with evidence of sustained school improvement.

  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and empower others.

  • Deep understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum leadership.

  • Deep understanding of high-quality leadership of school operations. 

  • A genuine commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and opportunity for all.

  • The drive and vision to contribute to the collective success of our Trust.

  Why Join Connect Education Trust?

  At Connect Education Trust, you will find a team united by shared purpose and moral integrity. We are a community of schools that support one another, learn together and celebrate collective achievement.

  We invest in our people, value their expertise and prioritise work life fulfilment and professional growth.

  As an Executive Headteacher, you will be part of a Trust where:

  • Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

  • Innovation is encouraged, and good ideas spread quickly.

  • Leadership development is supported through coaching, peer networks and professional learning opportunities.

  • Every voice matters, and every leader contributes to shaping the Trust’s future.

  What We Offer

  • Leadership development and continuous professional learning opportunities.

  • The chance to shape the future of multiple schools within an innovative Trust.

  • A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working culture.

  • The satisfaction of making a real difference to pupils, staff and communities.

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

    
    

    Visit to the schools: Thursday 26th February at 9:30am

    Tuesday 3rd March at 1pm

    Closing date for applications: Thursday 5th March 12:00 Noon

    Interviews: Tuesday 17th March - Stage 1

    Thursday 19th March - Stage 2 (only required if short listed to proceed to Stage 2)

    If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please send an email to contactus@connecteducationtrust.org and someone will be in touch.

    
    

    All Connect Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, therefore all employees working within the Trust must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ declaration and will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For posts in regulated activity, this will include a barred list check. The Trust also requires consent from applicants to carry out online searches of publicly available information, including social media, prior to interview.  The Trust and its schools are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment or is disadvantaged on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, and we welcome applications from all sections of society.