Executive Headteacher
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | L29 - L35 (£108,714 - £125,279) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sidcup |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3348 |
Summary
Job Advert
(Y)OUR OPPORTUNITY
Are you a visionary leader who refuses to accept "one size fits all" in education? This is a rare opportunity to steer two
distinct, successful, and deeply connected communities.
At the shared campus in Sidcup, we are doing something unique. We are looking for an Executive Headteacher to lead Cleeve Park
School, a thriving, oversubscribed mainstream academy and Cleeve Meadow School, a transformative specialist provision for students
with EHCPs.
This isn't just a management role; it’s a chance to bridge the gap between mainstream excellence and specialist care, ensuring
every student, regardless of their starting point, has a clear path to a brilliant future.
THE ROLE
As Executive Headteacher, you will be the driving force behind our evolution. Working closely with the Trust Board, Local
Governing Bodies, and dedicated Heads of School, you will hold the mantle for:
* Strategic Vision: Developing and executing a forward-thinking strategy that raises aspirations and outcomes across both
schools.
* Educational Excellence: Embedding a culture of high-quality teaching and rigorous curriculum design for every student,
regardless of their starting point.
* Inclusive Leadership: Championing a deeply inclusive ethos that celebrates diversity and ensures robust safeguarding and
pastoral support.
* Operational & Financial Oversight: Managing budgets sustainably and optimising our shared campus facilities to benefit the
entire community.
* Community Engagement: Building strong, transparent relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider local area.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a "leader of leaders" who thrives on nurturing talent and fostering a culture where both colleagues and students can
shine. You combine high expectations with emotional intelligence to inspire a diverse workforce. You will bring:
* A Champion for Pupils: You believe that every child deserves to shine. You are driven to equip pupils with the skills to
succeed and the desire to give back to their communities.
* A Curriculum Architect: You possess a sophisticated understanding of curriculum design, capable of balancing academic rigor in
a mainstream academy with the transformative, specialized needs of a SEND environment.
* Substantial Leadership: A proven track record as a Headteacher with a history of raising standards and delivering measurable
outcomes.
* Strategic Agility: The vision and ability to lead a school toward Ofsted Exceptional while navigating the complexities of both
mainstream and specialist landscapes.
* A Passion for Inclusion: A deep-rooted commitment to inclusion, underpinned by a strong understanding of modern educational
challenges and the SEND landscape.
* Exceptional Communication: The empathy to nurture future leaders and the presence to represent our schools to a wide range of
external audiences.
For full details about this job, including the person specification please download the attached candidate pack (available via the
link on the right hand side of the page).
ABOUT US
We are a group of schools with ambition for every child and pride in the communities we serve. We prepare young people for lives
of opportunity and contribution by offering a broad and rich education. And we know that it is the talented people who work here
who make this possible.
We are one of largest Multi Academy Trusts in the UK with over 3500 colleagues working together to serve over 22,000 children and
young people across our 45 school communities.
WHAT KEMNAL OFFERS YOU
* Generous Pension Scheme: Secure your future with substantial employer contributions toward your long-term financial wellbeing.
* A well being app that supports exercise, mindfulness, and everyday healthy practices.
* Retail and Lifestyle Discount Scheme offering savings both online and in store, supporting everyday living costs, and beyond.
* Cycle To Work Scheme, supporting affordable access to bikes and promoting active, sustainable travel.
* Family Friendly Leave Policies, helping colleagues balance professional commitments with caring responsibilities at different
life stages.
* Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme, expert-led mindfulness course to support and develop mental resilience.
* Counselling Support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for colleagues and their eligible immediate family members.
* Tailored continued professional development, to support your in role and /or career progression ambitions.
HOW TO APPLY/NEXT STEPS
We are looking for a leader who is ready to embrace this challenge with purpose. If you are driven by the prospect of opportunity
for all, please follow the steps below:
1. Explore the Vision: Download the Candidate Recruitment Pack to review the full job profile, school contexts, and our unique
shared-campus model.
2. Tell Your Story: Complete our online application form, ensuring your personal statement clearly demonstrates how your
experience and values align with our Leadership Profile.
3. Mark Your Calendar: Please note the interview dates listed within the candidate pack and ensure you are available should you
be shortlisted.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
(Y)OUR OPPORTUNITY
Are you a visionary leader who refuses to accept "one size fits all" in education? This is a rare opportunity to steer two
distinct, successful, and deeply connected communities.
At the shared campus in Sidcup, we are doing something unique. We are looking for an Executive Headteacher to lead Cleeve Park
School, a thriving, oversubscribed mainstream academy and Cleeve Meadow School, a transformative specialist provision for students
with EHCPs.
This isn't just a management role; it’s a chance to bridge the gap between mainstream excellence and specialist care, ensuring
every student, regardless of their starting point, has a clear path to a brilliant future.
THE ROLE
As Executive Headteacher, you will be the driving force behind our evolution. Working closely with the Trust Board, Local
Governing Bodies, and dedicated Heads of School, you will hold the mantle for:
* Strategic Vision: Developing and executing a forward-thinking strategy that raises aspirations and outcomes across both
schools.
* Educational Excellence: Embedding a culture of high-quality teaching and rigorous curriculum design for every student,
regardless of their starting point.
* Inclusive Leadership: Championing a deeply inclusive ethos that celebrates diversity and ensures robust safeguarding and
pastoral support.
* Operational & Financial Oversight: Managing budgets sustainably and optimising our shared campus facilities to benefit the
entire community.
* Community Engagement: Building strong, transparent relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider local area.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a "leader of leaders" who thrives on nurturing talent and fostering a culture where both colleagues and students can
shine. You combine high expectations with emotional intelligence to inspire a diverse workforce. You will bring:
* A Champion for Pupils: You believe that every child deserves to shine. You are driven to equip pupils with the skills to
succeed and the desire to give back to their communities.
* A Curriculum Architect: You possess a sophisticated understanding of curriculum design, capable of balancing academic rigor in
a mainstream academy with the transformative, specialized needs of a SEND environment.
* Substantial Leadership: A proven track record as a Headteacher with a history of raising standards and delivering measurable
outcomes.
* Strategic Agility: The vision and ability to lead a school toward Ofsted Exceptional while navigating the complexities of both
mainstream and specialist landscapes.
* A Passion for Inclusion: A deep-rooted commitment to inclusion, underpinned by a strong understanding of modern educational
challenges and the SEND landscape.
* Exceptional Communication: The empathy to nurture future leaders and the presence to represent our schools to a wide range of
external audiences.
For full details about this job, including the person specification please download the attached candidate pack (available via the
link on the right hand side of the page).
ABOUT US
We are a group of schools with ambition for every child and pride in the communities we serve. We prepare young people for lives
of opportunity and contribution by offering a broad and rich education. And we know that it is the talented people who work here
who make this possible.
We are one of largest Multi Academy Trusts in the UK with over 3500 colleagues working together to serve over 22,000 children and
young people across our 45 school communities.
WHAT KEMNAL OFFERS YOU
* Generous Pension Scheme: Secure your future with substantial employer contributions toward your long-term financial wellbeing.
* A well being app that supports exercise, mindfulness, and everyday healthy practices.
* Retail and Lifestyle Discount Scheme offering savings both online and in store, supporting everyday living costs, and beyond.
* Cycle To Work Scheme, supporting affordable access to bikes and promoting active, sustainable travel.
* Family Friendly Leave Policies, helping colleagues balance professional commitments with caring responsibilities at different
life stages.
* Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme, expert-led mindfulness course to support and develop mental resilience.
* Counselling Support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for colleagues and their eligible immediate family members.
* Tailored continued professional development, to support your in role and /or career progression ambitions.
HOW TO APPLY/NEXT STEPS
We are looking for a leader who is ready to embrace this challenge with purpose. If you are driven by the prospect of opportunity
for all, please follow the steps below:
1. Explore the Vision: Download the Candidate Recruitment Pack to review the full job profile, school contexts, and our unique
shared-campus model.
2. Tell Your Story: Complete our online application form, ensuring your personal statement clearly demonstrates how your
experience and values align with our Leadership Profile.
3. Mark Your Calendar: Please note the interview dates listed within the candidate pack and ensure you are available should you
be shortlisted.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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