Headteacher

Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD programmes

Confidential helpline

Counselling services

Virtual GP service

Pension scheme

Enhanced HR policies

CPD networks

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust invites applications for a Headteacher to lead a school with a distinct Christian vision in the Ruskington area, Sleaford. You will provide professional leadership for day-to-day and strategic management as part of LAAT, working across Trust schools to achieve excellent outcomes for pupils.

You will drive vision, develop a strong curriculum, monitor performance, and lead safeguarding with robust procedures and DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS with completed NQT year and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Substantial experience as Headteacher/ Deputy Head or Head of School with sustained school improvement.
• Proven expertise in financial and resource management and personnel management.
• Strong understanding of Church of England mission and Diocese of Lincoln context.
• Ability to build, communicate and implement vision, lead change and motivate others.
• Current safeguarding training and enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Embed the Trust and local school vision into all areas of the role and support others.
• Lead teaching and learning outcomes, develop curriculum and drive improvement.
• Set high expectations and monitor and improve education quality and value for money.
• Manage the school environment efficiently with the Operations Partner.
• Develop and implement organisational structures and a School Development Plan.
• Lead safeguarding and ensure compliance with statutory guidance.
• Build strong community links and promote the Trust's ethos and values.

Skills

School leadership

Vision setting

Change leadership

Safeguarding

Budget/financial management

Communication

IT proficiency

Resilience

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

NQT year completed

Tools

Spreadsheets

Accounting software

Job description

Are you ready to lead a thriving school community with a distinctly Christian vision? The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust has an exciting Headteacher opportunity!

Location: Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy, Sleaford, NG34 9DL

Salary: £66,956 - £77,676

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 21st October 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.

Headteacher - The Role

As Headteacher, you will drive the creation and implementation of a distinctly Christian vision within your school. You will provide professional leadership responsible for the efficient day-to-day and strategic management of the school as part of LAAT, leading the school community to promote positive attitudes to learning. You will work collaboratively across the Trust, understanding that we operate as one organisation working in partnership to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils. You may be required to work in any Trust school as directed.

Headteacher - Key Responsibilities

• Embed the Trust and local school vision into all areas of the role, challenging and supporting others to do the same
• Lead teaching and learning outcomes, supporting curriculum development and innovation to ensure pupils receive a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum
• Establish creative and effective approaches to learning, setting high expectations and stretching targets, with robust monitoring and improvement strategies
• Manage the school environment efficiently with the Operations Partner, ensuring resources are monitored and evaluated to improve education quality and value for money
• Develop and implement organisational structures, a focused School Development Plan, and accurate Self Evaluation that reflects current school performance
• Lead safeguarding as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the school is a safe place with robust procedures and compliance with statutory guidance
• Build strong community links, collaborate with other agencies, and promote the Trust's ethos and values through community events and communications

Headteacher - You

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status with a completed NQT year and evidence of significant continuing professional development
• Demonstrate substantial experience as a Headteacher, Deputy Head or Head of School with a sustained record of school improvement
• Possess proven expertise in financial and resource management, effective personnel management, and leading educational initiatives
• Have strong understanding of Church of England mission and vision, and the Diocese of Lincoln context
• Show ability to build, communicate and implement vision, lead change and innovation, and motivate others
• Demonstrate current safeguarding training and awareness of child protection legislation, with an enhanced DBS clearance requirement
• Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written), IT proficiency including spreadsheet and accounting software, and resilience

Benefits

• Over 70 online courses to support your development
• 24 hour confidential helpline covering legal, financial and health and wellbeing guidance
• Free counselling sessions
• Virtual GP service with same day appointments accessible via smartphone or computer
• Local Government Pension or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Competitive annual leave entitlementsFavourable terms and conditions with enhanced HR policies
• Internal and external CPD and networks for all colleagues
• Employee benefits from Specsavers and Halfords including cycle to work scheme

Closing Date: Wednesday 21st October 2026 (midday)