Based on research conducted by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), Ambition School Leadership (formerly The Future Leaders Trust) and the National Governors' Association called: "Executive headteachers: What's in a name?," this brief guide provides a summary of the executive headteacher (EHT) role, with practical questions and exemplar role descriptors to consider when creating the position. The findings of the research have been re-purposed by education expert Andy Buck to help leadership teams when they are considering EHT roles and associated structures. The resource comprises three parts: (1) An overview of the EHT role suitable for anyone working in the sector; (2) Practical questions to be discussed by all parties involved in establishing an EHT role; and (3) Exemplar job descriptors for an EHT role. [For related reports, see ED574408, ED574411, ED574412, ED574414, and ED574415.]