Executive Head Teacher
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£69,596 - £80,654 per annum depending on relevant teaching experience and in accordance with the Teachers' Pay and Conditions (Pay Award pending)Closes: 14 Oct
Monkchester Road Nursery School
Monkchester Road
Walker
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 2LJ
Required from January 2027
Do you have the passion, drive and commitment to build on our success and lead our Federation of Nursery Schools into a vibrant and ambitious future?
The Nursery Federation consists of 3 schools across Newcastle Upon Tyne: Ashfield Nursery, Monkchester Road Nursery and Newburn Manor Nursery. These three schools are the only three stand-alone local authority run nursery schools in Newcastle. All 3 nurseries have a long history of offering high-quality nursery education which fully meets the needs of each child.
The Governing Body are looking for a truly inspirational Executive Head Teacher who balances visionary, strategic leadership with hands-on expertise in child development, pedagogy and staff development.
The successful candidate will be someone who is able to combine high-level operational oversight with a genuine passion for early childhood education. They will have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and be an advocate for early intervention, inclusive practices (SEND), and for prioritising the social and emotional well-being of our youngest learners. They will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and will be able to ensure all staff share this commitment.
If this is the next step for you, come and see us! The Governing Body would be delighted to hear from you. Opportunities to visit two of our nurseries are detailed below
Visits to nurseries:
-Thursday 1st October 2026 ~1:30-2:30pm (Ashfield)
-Thursday 8th October 2026 ~1:30-2:30pm (Monkchester Road).
Application packs are available from the three schools’ websites.
Completed application forms and a safer recruitment form should be sent to the federation business manager Louise Grant:
louise.grant@monkchesterroad.newcastle.sch.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026
Shortlisting: by Friday 16th October 2026
Interviews: 22nd and 23rd October 2026
Monkchester Road
Walker
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 2LJ
Required from January 2027
Do you have the passion, drive and commitment to build on our success and lead our Federation of Nursery Schools into a vibrant and ambitious future?
The Nursery Federation consists of 3 schools across Newcastle Upon Tyne: Ashfield Nursery, Monkchester Road Nursery and Newburn Manor Nursery. These three schools are the only three stand-alone local authority run nursery schools in Newcastle. All 3 nurseries have a long history of offering high-quality nursery education which fully meets the needs of each child.
The Governing Body are looking for a truly inspirational Executive Head Teacher who balances visionary, strategic leadership with hands-on expertise in child development, pedagogy and staff development.
The successful candidate will be someone who is able to combine high-level operational oversight with a genuine passion for early childhood education. They will have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and be an advocate for early intervention, inclusive practices (SEND), and for prioritising the social and emotional well-being of our youngest learners. They will be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and will be able to ensure all staff share this commitment.
If this is the next step for you, come and see us! The Governing Body would be delighted to hear from you. Opportunities to visit two of our nurseries are detailed below
Visits to nurseries:
-Thursday 1st October 2026 ~1:30-2:30pm (Ashfield)
-Thursday 8th October 2026 ~1:30-2:30pm (Monkchester Road).
Application packs are available from the three schools’ websites.
Completed application forms and a safer recruitment form should be sent to the federation business manager Louise Grant:
louise.grant@monkchesterroad.newcastle.sch.uk
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th October 2026
Shortlisting: by Friday 16th October 2026
Interviews: 22nd and 23rd October 2026