Head of Academy

Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding; Spalding; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PN, invites applications for the permanent, full-time post of Head of Academy. The role starts January 2027 (or sooner could be discussed) with a salary of £62,251 to £68,691 per year, depending on experience (L7-11).

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Our recruitment process follows safeguarding guidance; visas cannot be sponsored and the post requires

Qualifications

• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Job description

Head of Academy

Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2PN

Job details

Jan 2027 (or sooner could be discussed)

6 October 2026

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£62,251.00 - £68,691.00 Annually (Actual)L7-11, dependent on experience

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Head of Academy job summary

Please see attached JD and Person Spec for more info

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.