Executive Head

Mana Education; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mana Education is recruiting an Executive Headteacher on behalf of a Lincoln school to provide clear direction during leadership absence. The role is an interim assignment with ongoing continuity for pupils, staff and stakeholders.

You will balance strategic leadership with practical support, safeguarding, and improvement, building strong relationships with governors, families and the wider school community. Start ASAP and duration will depend on the school's needs.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in UK schools.
• Experience leading improvement while developing staff.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and leadership responsibilities.
• Clear communication and calm, collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to establish credibility quickly during a period of change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and continuity of leadership.
• Support senior leaders and staff to maintain high expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour.
• Keep safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing central to school practice.
• Maintain progress against school improvement priorities.
• Work closely with governance to review priorities and communicate progress.
• Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, families and other stakeholders.
• Overseeing operational priorities within the agreed remit.

Skills

Senior leadership

Staff development

Safeguarding knowledge

Clear communication

Change leadership

Job description

Executive Headteacher - Lincoln Interim / Supply

Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Pay: To leadership pay scale

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Ongoing temporary supply, with no confirmed end date

Consultant: Ginny

Are you an experienced school leader who can provide clear direction, support staff and maintain continuity for pupils?

Mana Education is recruiting an Executive Headteacher on behalf of one of our school clients in Lincoln. This interim opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution during a period of leadership absence.

The position is available as soon as possible and is expected to be ongoing. There is currently no specific end date, with the duration dependent on the school's requirements.

The opportunity

We are looking for a confident, approachable leader who can quickly build relationships, understand existing priorities and provide stability. You will balance strategic leadership with practical support, keeping pupils' education, safety and wellbeing at the centre of decisions.

• Providing strategic direction and continuity of leadership.
• Supporting senior leaders and staff to maintain high expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour.
• Keeping safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing central to school practice.
• Maintaining progress against school improvement priorities.
• Working closely with the relevant governance team to review priorities and communicate progress.
• Building positive relationships with staff, pupils, families and other stakeholders.
• Overseeing operational priorities within the agreed remit.

Who we are looking for

We welcome enquiries from experienced Executive Headteachers, Headteachers and Principals, including leaders with a background in interim appointments.

You should bring

• A successful track record of senior leadership in UK schools.
• Experience of leading improvement while supporting and developing staff.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and school leadership responsibilities.
• Sound judgement and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Clear communication and a calm, collaborative leadership style.
• The ability to establish credibility quickly and lead sensitively through a period of change.

Previous executive leadership or responsibility across more than one school would be valuable. Ginny can discuss your experience against the school's specific requirements.

Pay and assignment details

Pay will be to leadership pay scale, with the applicable point and payment arrangements confirmed before you accept the assignment.

Ginny will explain the school context, leadership remit, working arrangements and recruitment process so you can assess whether the opportunity is right for you.

Why work with Mana Education?

• Dedicated support: Ginny will be your consultant throughout the recruitment process and assignment.
• Fair pay: Leadership scale pay reflecting the agreed role.
• Payment choice: Weekly PAYE or umbrella payment for supply work.
• Education expertise: Supporting schools and education professionals since 2009.
• Confidential approach: We won't submit your CV to the school without your consent.

Mana Education is REC Education Audited and a GCA RM6376 approved supplier.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

Mana Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to suitability and safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS, references and other relevant checks. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.