Executive Head

Position: Executive Head

Location: Nicholas Chamberlaine School

Contract type: Full time/ Part time

Contract term: Permanent

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Depending on qualifications and track record.

The Trust

Established in 2011, the Griffin Schools Trust (GST) is a family of thirteen primary and secondary schools in the Midlands and the South East of England. The Trust is committed to providing an excellent education for all students and has a long track record in school improvement, leadership and support. This has been evidenced by Ofsted, independent external validation, staff, parent and pupil feedback, increased pupil numbers and above national rates of staff retention.

Trustees and GST leaders share a conviction that great schools are built on rich extra-curricular programmes and high-quality pastoral care as well as an inspiring curriculum, expertly taught. The Trust seeks to build community and communality across its schools, promoting unity rather than uniformity and enabling each school to lead its own journey to success. It is a given that schools work together within and cross phase to enhance their provision, speed their journeys to ‘great’ and foster proud traditions, widen horizons and promote high achievement.

The Opportunity

Due to the retirement of the long serving Executive Head at NCS, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated, experienced leader to continue to drive this thriving school. The school was judged by Ofsted to be Good in all areas in April 2024 and the report confirmed that ‘staff and pupils share the same ambitions’. The new Executive Head of NCS will play a pivotal role as part of our North Warwickshire collegiate of four schools. For the successful candidate, there may be the opportunity to join the Trust’s wider Executive Leadership Team with a regional/national portfolio beyond the school. The precise nature of the role will be negotiated with a suitable candidate.

The Role

The Executive Head will work with the established Head of School to continue to grow leadership capacity at all levels and promote initial teacher training through partnership working with accredited organisations, such as Teach First. Building on the school’s broad and rich curriculum offer, there are opportunities to develop and extend the provision for all pupils. The school champions inclusive education, has a specialist resource provision on site and creates multiple pathways for pupils to thrive and succeed. The school has a strong track record of partnership working and these partnerships will continue to enrich the learning journey for every child. For example, the school’s work with the Music in Secondary Schools Trust, enables every child to learn a musical instrument free of charge and to have opportunities to perform in local and national events.  The ability to work innovatively with other GST Leaders and the Central Team to create the next chapter for the NCS community and beyond is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

The Person

Inspirational school leaders come in all shapes and sizes and from every kind of personal background. There is no template and no recipe. The only stipulations we make are that you:

·       understand that great schools are founded on broad provision and the belief that all children can achieve at least national norms;

·       have a proven track record as an experienced and trusted school leader;

·       are skilled in strategic planning and maintaining a nurturing school culture;

·       are highly articulate in speech and in writing and able to engage with all stakeholders;

·       are extremely numerate and able to engage with performance data and financial strategy and management;

·       bring experience of school infrastructure, such as governance, estates management and school improvement;

·       inspire trust and confidence by demonstrating that you know how to work in teams as well as leading them effectively.

How to apply

Please complete the Application-Safer Recruitment Form and send with a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 telling us why you feel that you are the right candidate and what you have found out about the school and the Griffin Schools Trust.

Your application should be addressed for the attention of Anne Powell, CEO, and sent directly to recruitment@griffinschoolstrust.org

References will be sought for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further information or for a confidential discussion of the opportunities please contact Michelle Hall at recruitment@griffinschoolstrust.org who will arrange for you to speak with the Chief Executive Officer and/or Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Visits to the school are welcomed so if you wish to arrange a visit, please email recruitment@griffinschoolstrust.org

Closing date for applications is midday 18 June 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted week commencing 22 June 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 22 June 2026

The Griffin Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We treat people equally regardless of gender, race, disability or sexual orientation and are committed to meet the requirements of the Equalities Act and other relevant legislation. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.