Vacancy: Headteacher

Baston Church of England Primary School

 

Salary: L10-16

Location: PE6 9PB, Lincolnshire

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

Commencing: January 2026 (or earlier if possible)

 

Governors are seeking an inspirational and motivated Headteacher to lead our school community. We are a single form entry Church of England school with a distinctive Christian ethos and a thriving relationship with our local Church, St John the Baptist and the village community.

In recent years we have benefited from strong leadership and an enthusiastic staff team who have a ‘can do’ attitude. In our most recent inspections, SIAMS rated us a ‘Good’ Church school (2022) and Ofsted rated us ‘Good’ in all areas (2024).

Our pupils are the focus of everything we do, and our desire is to see them flourish; not just academically, but in every area of their lives.

 

What we can offer:

• Pupils who are enthusiastic, who enjoy taking responsibility and are excited about learning and school life.
• The opportunity to lead a well-established staff team, with strong senior and middle leaders.
• A forward-thinking, experienced Governing Body who will encourage and support you as you lead the school in your own way.
• A wonderful physical learning environment, with the benefit of a large outdoor learning area, a library bus, and two new classrooms.
• A PTA with a longstanding reputation of going above-and-beyond to provide opportunities for our pupils.

You will need:

• The desire and ability to promote and continually develop our school’s inclusive values and strong Christian ethos.
• High expectations for children’s personal development, happiness, welfare, behaviour and attainment.
• A clear vision of excellence in primary education with the ability to think strategically and lead the school through the next exciting phase of its development.
• Proven leadership skills and a passion for investing in each member of your staff team.
• An ambition to provide collaborative leadership of the school, along with the capacity to be open to the advice and guidance of others.
• A commitment to putting children at the centre of everything you do.

 

If you feel excited about the prospect of leading our school, then we would be delighted to hear from you!

Visits to our school are both welcome and strongly encouraged. To book a visit, please email our school administrator at Jo.Bannister@baston.lincs.sch.uk or call the school office on 01778 560430.

Application packs are available from the school website, www.baston-school.co.uk.

Completed applications should be submitted via email to jill.groutage@baston.lincs.sch.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 2^nd July 2025, 5pm

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 8^th July 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 15^th July 2025

 

KEY STAGE 2 CLASS TEACHER

FULL TIME PERMANENT

Grade: Main Pay scale

 

Required from 1^st September 2025 or as soon after (latest possible start date January 2026) 

 

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and committed teacher with excellent classroom practice. The ability to be part of our team to enable our vision to be realised is essential.

The successful candidate will have very high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour, will have boundless energy and a genuine enthusiasm for whole school life. We expect high standards of teaching and a passion for learning. We work together to enable all our children and staff to thrive. 

We welcome applications from teachers who are looking to continue being part of an enthusiastic and hardworking team in a forward-thinking and creative environment and who have a passion for middle leadership and developing a subject through the school.  If you are a teacher who is committed to being the best version of themselves and enabling children to do the same, we would love to hear from you.  

For an application form and further details please look on our school website vacancies page: https://weltonstmarysacademy.co.uk/vacancies/ 

 

Closing date for applications is midnight Wednesday 18^th June 2025

Interviews will be held on Thursday 26^th June 2025

 

Welton St Mary’s Church of England Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All Preemployment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

Learning Lane, Weston Hills, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 6DL

Headteacher: Mrs. S. Y. Ely

Number on Roll: 133

Class Teacher - Salary Scale – MPS

The Governors of this popular school are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher in our KS2 to start in September 2025. The successful candidate will support our school’s Christian ethos to maintain high standards. We offer keen, motivated children, an inclusive and friendly environment and committed and supportive staff, parents and governors. Both experienced teachers and ECTs will be considered.

We are seeking candidates who:

• Have high expectations for behaviour and achievement

• Have successful experiences of teaching and learning in primary schools, in Key Stage 2 in particular

• Are team players committed to achieving the best for every child

• Are open to new ideas and can self-reflect on their own practice

• Have experience in supporting children with SEND

• Have a positive outlook and sense of humour

We offer:

• A friendly, hardworking and professional team

• A modern well designed and resourced school

• Enthusiastic and friendly children who are eager to learn

• Opportunities for professional development

• A caring family ethos based on Christian values and a strong community spirit

• Scope to promote and develop your ideas

Enquiries about the position are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01406 380309 or e-mail: enquiries@westonhills.lincs.sch.uk Please see our website: www.westonhills.lincs.sch.uk for further details of this post and follow the link to Vacancies. Applications must be completed using the Lincolnshire County Council application form which is available on our school website.

Closing date for applications: 16 June 2025

Interviews will be held on: 23 June 2025

Weston Hills Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024’.

Fluency Duty In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.