Headteacher

Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to over 70 online courses

24-hour confidential helpline

Free counselling sessions and virtual

Local Government Pension or Teachers'P

Competitive annual leave

Professional development networks

Employee benefits from Specsavers and

Job summary

The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust is seeking a dynamic Headteacher for Tattershall Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School. You will provide strong leadership, shaping a distinctly Christian vision and overseeing daily and strategic operations within the Trust framework.

You will drive teaching excellence, manage budgets and safeguarding, and develop staff across the school while collaborating with governors to secure the best outcomes for every pupil.

Qualifications

• QTS with completed NQT year and NPQ for Headship or working towards it
• Significant experience as a Headteacher, Deputy Head or Head of School with a sustained record of school improvement
• Experience managing finances, resources and personnel effectively with evidence of successful school leadership
• Passion for Church School education with understanding of Church of England mission and vision
• Ability to lead change, communicate vision to diverse audiences and inspire others
• Strong safeguarding awareness with commitment to child protection and ability to build inclusive communities

Responsibilities

• Embed the Trust vision and create a local school vision consistent with Trust values, motivating others to create a shared learning culture
• Lead teaching, learning and curriculum development to ensure pupils receive a broad, balanced and relevant education, using data to monitor progress and set stretching targets
• Manage school resources efficiently and effectively, preparing coherent budgets and class structures to provide value for money
• Ensure robust safeguarding procedures are in place and maintained to the highest standard, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Develop staff through effective induction, professional development and performance review processes
• Develop and implement community strategies that promote the school's ethos and support pupil wellbeing

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with completed NQT year and National Professional Qualification for Headship or working towards it

Job description

Are you ready to lead a thriving Church of England primary school and drive educational excellence? The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust has an exciting Headteacher opportunity!

Location: Tattershall, Lincolnshire, LN4 4LD

Salary: 60,619 - 70,275 FTE

Job Type: Full-time

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026 (midday)

About Us:

The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust formed by the Diocese of Lincoln in 2013. We are a growing and thriving family of schools dedicated to providing an excellent education for pupils across Lincolnshire. We have grown to serve twenty-four academies across three local authorities of Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, and North-East Lincolnshire.

Tattershall Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is part of Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust, a multi-school trust serving the Church of England diocese. The school is committed to embedding Christian vision and values throughout its work, promoting Excellence, Exploration and Encouragement so that all children flourish in a creative learning environment.

Headteacher - The Role:

As Headteacher, you will drive the creation and implementation of a distinctly Christian vision within the school. You will provide professional leadership and manage the efficient day-to-day and strategic operations of the school as part of the wider Trust. You will lead the school community in promoting positive attitudes to learning, working collaboratively across the Trust and with governors to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.

Headteacher - Key Responsibilities:

• - Embed the Trust vision and create a local school vision consistent with Trust values, motivating others to create a shared learning culture
• - Lead teaching, learning and curriculum development to ensure pupils receive a broad, balanced and relevant education, using data to monitor progress and set stretching targets
• - Manage school resources efficiently and effectively, preparing coherent budgets and class structures to provide value for money
• - Ensure robust safeguarding procedures are in place and maintained to the highest standard, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead
• - Develop staff through effective induction, professional development and performance review processes
• - Develop and implement community strategies that promote the school's ethos and support pupil wellbeing

Headteacher - You:

• - Qualified Teacher Status with completed NQT year and National Professional Qualification for Headship or working towards it
• - Significant experience as a Headteacher, Deputy Head or Head of School with a sustained record of school improvement
• - Experience managing finances, resources and personnel effectively with evidence of successful school leadership
• - Passionate about Church School education with understanding of Church of England mission and vision
• - Ability to lead change, communicate vision to diverse audiences and inspire others
• - Strong safeguarding awareness with commitment to child protection and ability to build inclusive communities

Benefits:

• - Access to over 70 online courses supporting professional development
• - 24-hour confidential helpline covering legal, financial and health and wellbeing guidance
• - Free counselling sessions and virtual GP with same-day appointments
• - Local Government Pension or Teachers Pension Scheme
• - Competitive annual leave entitlements
• - Opportunities for continuing professional development and specialist networks
• - Employee benefits from Specsavers and Halfords cycle to work scheme

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026 (midday)