Headteacher

Education Experts; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Experts is seeking an experienced Headteacher to lead primary education on a permanent basis from Easter 2027 in the Lincolnshire area.

The role requires a UK QTS, NPQH, and extensive leadership experience with a strong safeguarding record. You will join a Lot 1 Agency Supplier serving a large primary-focused MAT in the East Midlands.

Qualifications

• UK QTS qualification is required.
• NPQH is required for Headship roles.
• Substantial experience in UK primary education.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary school as Headteacher with strategic vision.
• Drive school improvement and performance.

Skills

UK primary school experience

QTS (UK)

Leadership and management

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

NPQH

Job description

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced Headteacher with exceptional skills in leading primary education for a new permanent job. If you are a primary school specialist senior leader seeking a new permanent leadership job from Easter 2027, we would be keen to speak with you.

If you are an experienced primary Headteacher who is available from Easter 2027 for a new senior leadership job opportunity in or around the Lincolnshire, East Midlands (NG32) area we would be keen to speak with you. We are a Lot 1 Agency Supplier on the GCA Framework and as such, have been appointed by a large, primary focussed Multi Academy Trust in the East Midlands to assist them with some exciting permanent vacancies available from Easter 2027.

Choosing us to support your needs will give you access to a range of opportunities exclusively due to the long standing, trusting relationships we have built with like-minded candidates, schools and multi academy trusts. In addition to the above we hold REC Corporate Membership, and we are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. We are fully committed to a stringent compliance process and in addition to our checks all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches. In order to be successfully shortlisted in any of your applications with us we will require the following:

Requirements

• A relevant UK based teaching (QTS) qualification.
• National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
• Substantial experience working within a UK based primary school education setting.
• All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.
• Exceptional references.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements and provide you with an overview of the application process.

Start date

Proposed start date: April 2027

Salary

Salaries: From L10 up to L16

Dates

Date posted: 30.09.2026

Application closing date: 21.10.26, 9am

Location

Lincolnshire, East Midlands (NG32)