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Executive Headteacher

Closing date:

Monday March 16th, 2026

Overview of role

Thank you for your interest in the Executive Headteacher role across two of our Bristol academies, Merchants’ Academy and Montpelier High School. This is a significant and exciting leadership opportunity within E-ACT and I am delighted you are considering joining us.

Working across both schools, you will play a central part in shaping their continued development and ensuring we provide the highest possible quality of education for every pupil we serve.

This position is integral to the Trust. You will work closely with our executive leaders to deliver our vision and bring our values to life: Think Big, Do the Right Thing and Show Team Spirit. These values guide everything we do and we are looking for a leader who embodies them in their practice, their decision-making and their relationships.

As a large national multi-academy trust, E-ACT offers the scale, expertise and collaborative culture that enable leaders to thrive. We are looking for someone who will embrace the opportunity to work within a high‑functioning, supportive team and who sees the potential that a national MAT provides, whether that’s shared learning, professional growth, or the chance to make a wider impact.

If you share our ambition for children and communities and you are excited by the challenge and opportunity this role presents, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Niall Gallagher
National Director Secondary

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How did you find out about this role?
All applications will be acknowledged For candidates invited to interview, these responses will be explored further, together with the other elements of the Person Specification. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK.
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Further Information

Should you have any queries or if you would like a confidential conversation, please contact our advising consultants at Pentir

Mike Phillips

07830 313915
[email protected]

Maureen Nicholas

07540 222519
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Thank you for contacting us

We hope this pack has given you a valuable insight into our Academy and Trust and the exciting opportunities we offer. We warmly invite you to visit us and experience the Academy in action. To reach the right applicants for this role we are working with leading educational recruitment company Pentir. Should you have any queries or would like a confidential conversation, then please contact Mike Phillips on 07830 313 915 ([email protected]). If you would like to visit the academies then this can be arranged through Sara Buthlay at Pentir ([email protected]) or Mike Phillips. To apply, please submit your cv/profile and a supporting statement to [email protected]. Your supporting statement should outline how you satisfy the qualifications and experience elements of the person specification. Alternatively, forward your application via mynewterm. We will require you to complete an application form later in the process. Interviews are expected to take place on the 25th and 26th March 2026.