Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Market Rasen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Market Rasen is seeking an outstanding Headteacher due to the retirement of the current leader. As Headteacher, you will lead a dedicated staff and ensure an academically challenging environment for students. Recognized for its exceptional culture and high performance, the school looks for a visionary leader with strong moral values and a commitment to safeguarding. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape future generations of students in a supportive community.

Benefits

Dedicated staff

Supportive Board of Trustees

Strong school community

Qualifications

• Proven capacity for strategic leadership.
• Deliver a vibrant and enjoyable education.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented and caring staff.
• Continue providing academically challenging education.
• Inspire students and staff.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Visionary thinking

Empathy

Excellent communication

Strategic financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is inspirational and dynamic and will empower students and staff "Ever to Excel"
• Is a visionary leader with a strong sense of moral purpose, ethical principles and values
• Is thoroughly committed to promoting exceptional opportunities for every student whatever their background
• Is resilient and confident
• Is empathetic and an outstanding communicator
• Values knowledge and a love of learning
• Values the school's holistic curriculum and appreciates the vital impact of a wealth of extracurricular opportunities for students
• Has a passion for developing outstanding teaching and learning
• Has excellent leadership skills demonstrating the ability to develop, articulate and realise the school's vision
• Has exceptional interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop highly effective relationships with all aspects of the school community
• Has proven capacity for strategic leadership, demonstrating financial acumen and the capacity to maximise opportunities for the school

What the school offers its staff

• A very successful, happy school with an exceptional culture and a strong sense of tradition
• A tremendous climate for learning; strong academic performance and the capacity to improve still further
• A dedicated, talented, enthusiastic staff who value the ethos of the school
• An experienced and dedicated leadership team
• Students who are self-disciplined, highly motivated to learn and who participate fully in the life of the school
• Sound finances
• An ambitious, dynamic and committed Board of Trustees who will provide support, strategic guidance and, where necessary, constructive challenge
• Highly supportive parents and carers

Further details about the role

The Trustees wish to appoint an outstanding educationalist to lead this highly successful school, due to the retirement of the current Headteacher. This Headship presents an exceptional opportunity for a visionary, empathetic and determined leader to work with a talented, professional and caring staff to continue to provide an academically challenging, vibrant and enjoyable education for future generations of students.

Caistor Grammar School is a very popular school with 694 students on roll including 162 in the sixth form. The school was judged 'Good' in its most recent Ofsted inspection 2022 and was ranked the top state Secondary School in 2025 in the East Midlands (Sunday Times Parent Power) and named the East Midlands state Secondary School of the Decade 2021. Examination results at GCSE and A level consistently place the school amongst the top 150 schools in the country.

Commitment to safeguarding

• We are 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, reference and social media/web search checks.
• All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".
• Shortlisted applicants will be subject to a social media/web search check. This does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search.