Headteacher

Salary: L11-18

Location: Lincolnshire, East Midlands

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

Commencing: 1 st January 2026

Due to the relocation of our current Headteacher, the Governors of Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School wish to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic, and motivated Headteacher.

The children and staff would like an empathetic, friendly, fair, well organised, and highly knowledgeable Headteacher who is happy working with everyone within our school community. We are looking for someone who will nurture positive relationships and lead by example.

We can offer:

• the opportunity to work with wonderful, enthusiastic children who are committed to their learning

• an established, experienced, passionate, and committed teaching and support staff who value professional development

• the opportunity to be at the forefront of the development of a new SEND Hub

• Support from the local authority in the form of a supportive School Improvement Partner

• a forward-looking, positive and knowledgeable governing body

• an active Friends of School Association and very supportive parents

• a well-resourced, interactive learning environment to enable children to learn, love, and live 

• a vibrant church school in a unique setting, at the heart of our community

• a supportive network of local primary school partners.

You will need to have:

• the highest expectations for children’s attainment, personal development, welfare and behaviour

• a will to promote our school's inclusive values and Christian ethos

• a desire to develop and nurture strong working relationships with pupils, staff, families and school partners

• a clear vision of excellence in primary education with the ability to think strategically and lead the school through a period of change

• An extensive knowledge of SEND and a passion to provide the best possible education for each individual child

• proven leadership with evidence of driving forward an agreed plan of improvement and raising standards in teaching and learning

• an understanding of effective management and an ability to guide and support a team of highly motivated, passionate, and dedicated staff through a period of uncertainty and change

• an openness to the advice and guidance of others

• senior leadership skills in organising the financial, HR, and professional needs of the school’s resources and staff

• an understanding of the latest Ofsted and SIAMS inspection frameworks

If you are a passionate and resilient leader with the vision, warmth, and dedication to help our school flourish - both academically and pastorally - we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing date: 11th September 2025

Interview date: 25th September 2025

Visits to our school are positively encouraged and welcomed. To book a visit, please contact Senior administrator Claire Williams on 01476 565800 or email enquiries@gonerbyhillfoot.lincs.sch.uk

Application packs are available on the school website https://www.gonerbyhillfoot.co.uk/vacancies

Completed application forms should be emailed to the School Business Manager Janice.Pearson@gonerbyhillfoot.lincs.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

St Barnabas and St Helena’s Federation, North Lincolnshire

EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER

Pay range:         Group 2, L15 – L21

Job type:            Full Time, Permanent

Start date:        1st January 2026

The Governing Body of St Barnabas and St Helena’s Federation is seeking to recruit an Executive Headteacher to work across the two schools in the Federation.

Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School is situated in the village of Barnetby Le Wold on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and we are federated with St. Helena’s Church of England Primary School, in the nearby village of Kirmington.

Our schools are small, friendly and caring and we take great pride in playing a central part in village life. As a Church of England Federation, we have close links with Saint Barnabas Church in Barnetby Le Wold and St Helena’s Church in Kirmington and hold regular school services in the church.

Our Federation vision is "Building on our shared and inclusive Christian values, we will work in unity to unlock the potential of all in our community to enable them to flourish. We will equip all to embrace opportunity and to seek positive transformation in the world." This is built upon our Christian Values of thankfulness, friendship, perseverance, hope, trust, peace, forgiveness and compassion, and is guided by Psalm 133.1.

The Executive Headteacher will be working with a dedicated team who is focused on ensuring our children achieve their full potential. With the governing body the Executive Headteacher will provide leadership and direction for the Federation and ensure it is managed and organised to meet our vision. We are committed to your continual professional development.

We encourage you to visit our schools and make an appointment for a tour where you will have the opportunity to speak with the chair of governors and meet staff and pupils. Please contact the chair of governors on chair@stbandsth.co.uk to make an appointment.

You can also learn more about our schools by visiting http://www.stbarnabasschool.co.uk and http://www.kirmingtonst-helenas.co.uk

For more information, and to apply - 

https://northlincs.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3937699?cid=1930

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 15^th September 2025.

Shortlisting will take place: Tuesday, 16th September 2025

Assessments and interviews will take place on Monday, 22 September and Tuesday 23 September 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and participate in a safer recruitment process.