Executive Headteacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governing Body of the Atherstone and Bedworth Heath Maintained Nursery School Federation is seeking an inspiring, knowledgeable and deeply committed Executive Headteacher to lead our vibrant nursery community. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for providing exceptional early years education and outstanding support for children and their families.

Working closely with the Head of School, Senior Leadership Team, Nursery Lead Teachers, dedicated staff, parents and carers, governors and the local authority, the Executive Headteacher will play a central role in sustaining and strengthening the high‑quality provision across our Federation. This is a wonderful opportunity for a leader who is motivated by collaboration, driven by a strong moral purpose and excited to make a lasting difference for children, families and the wider community.

We are proud to offer exceptional Early Years and leadership CPD, a highly experienced and supportive staff team, and an ethos where staff wellbeing is genuinely valued and protected. Our most recent Ofsted reports reflect this commitment, highlighting how our leadership prioritises staff workload, wellbeing, and a positive working culture. We encourage all applicants to read these reports to gain a clear sense of the nurturing, collaborative environment you would be joining.

Key Requirements: The Executive Headteacher position is ideal for a current Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or Early Years Lead who has a strong Early Years background and experience in leading teams of Early Years educators. This role offers an exciting opportunity to further develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact within your school community. We are looking for someone who has a strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures. You will be joining a federation who places a high value on Early Years practice, supported by a committed leadership team who share this vision. Visits to the school are highly encouraged, and you will be warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact [contact hidden] or call [contact hidden]. We can organise visits between Friday 24 April-Tuesday 12 May.

How to apply

Please find below the job description, personal specification, application form and an equalities form. Please complete the equalities form and application form referencing all your experience using the personal specification as a guide and email to [contact hidden] by noon on Wednesday 13 May 2026. CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Job Title: Executive Headteacher
Type of Agreement or contract: Permanent
Start Date: 1 September 2026 (with an option to work some days in Summer Term 2026 if feasible)
Closing Date: noon, Wednesday 13 May 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 14 May 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 19 May 2026 at Atherstone Nursery School

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks including DBS, medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, and satisfactory references.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 89 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website
• Email address: [contact hidden]
• Phone number: [contact hidden]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Glebe Avenue, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 0DP