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Headteacher - Partney CofE Primary School
Partney Church of England (Aided) Primary School
“Aspiring to meet the needs of all through Christian values, high expectations
and compassionate support”
The Governing Body is now seeking to recruit an aspirational leader who will continue to build on the success, strengths and values of our school. The role also includes an element of classroom teaching.
We are looking to appoint a Headteacher who:
- Has proven experience of successful leadership, strategic vision and collaboration, as well as having strong personal and work ethics and morals.
- Has commitment to uphold and promote the school’s Christian ethos and a positive approach to working with the Church and local community.
- Is kind, compassionate and nurturing and so will maintain a school environment where all children flourish emotionally, socially and academically.
- Has a wealth of experience and deep understanding of nurturing children with diverse, additional needs.
- Has a working knowledge of the current Ofsted and SIAMS inspections frameworks to drive performance.
- Has the ability and ambition to continue to raise standards throughout the school, enabling every child and colleague to reach their full potential.
- Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build on strong working relationships within school, with partners and the wider community.
- Is a person who is wholeheartedly committed to the children and families of our school.
- Is a person who has the vision and the skill necessary to lead our school through our exciting journey of improvement.
We can offer you:
- Leadership of our passionate team of fully dedicated colleagues.
- A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
- Commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
- Children who are polite, well behaved and enthusiastic with supportive parents.
- Exciting opportunities that Partney C of E (Aided) Primary School promises.
- A welcoming, dedicated, supportive governing body.
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Age Range of Pupils: 3-11
Post: Permanent Headteacher Salary Range: L6-12
Closing date: Monday 9th March at 12p.m. Shortlisting: Thursday 12th March at 4:45pm
Interview: Friday 20th March To begin: 1st September 2026
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school and can organise this by telephoning the Chair of Governors on 07879 296209.
Application Pack and form can be downloaded below -
Applications should be completed in line with the person specification and forwarded in confidence to the Chair of Governors – sue.belton@partney.lincs.sch.uk
Please note Partney C of E (Aided) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. The ability to converse at ease with the school community and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.