Headteacher

Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Headteacher to inspire and manage the school community, ensuring the delivery of high standards in education. The successful candidate will lead teaching and learning while promoting a strong vision and culture aligned with Trust values. Responsibilities include managing resources, fostering inclusion, and maintaining school standards. The role offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities, including online courses and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Over 70 online courses for development

24/7 confidential helpline

Free counselling sessions

Virtual GP service

Competitive annual leave

Enhanced HR policies

Opportunities for PPA at home

Internal and external CPD opportunities

Employee benefits from Specsavers

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with a successful NQT year.
• Significant leadership experience with a record of improvement.
• Understanding of Church of England values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school culture aligned with Trust values.
• Ensure high standards in teaching and outcomes.
• Manage resources, budget, and school operations.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Head

Understanding of Church of England mission

Vision development

Management of funding and resources

Strategies for inclusion and diversity

Safeguarding training

Job description

Are you an experienced and inspiring school leader If so, Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher to join their team.

Location: St Wulfram s National Church of England Primary School, Grantham, NG31 6SR

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: Noon, Monday 12 January 2026

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-three academies across three local authorities of Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, and North-East Lincolnshire.

Headteacher The Role

The Headteacher will lead and embed a strong, distinctly Christian vision that shapes all aspects of school life. They will inspire and challenge the school community to live out the Trust and School visions, promoting Excellence, Exploration and Encouragement so that every child can flourish in a creative and nurturing environment.

As part of LAAT, the Headteacher provides professional leadership and is responsible for the effective day-to-day and strategic management of the school. Working collaboratively across the Trust, they will promote positive attitudes to learning and contribute to a unified organisation committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils. The postholder may be required to work across Trust schools as directed.

Headteacher Responsibilities

• Embed and lead the Trust vision, creating a positive, high-expectation school culture aligned with Trust values
• Lead teaching, learning and outcomes, ensuring a broad, engaging curriculum and high standards for all pupils
• Use data and evaluation effectively to monitor progress and address under-performance.
• Lead and develop staff through clear delegation, accountability and professional development
• Manage the school s organisation, resources and budget to ensure effective and efficient operations
• Work collaboratively with the Trust, governors, families and partners to strengthen community and inclusion
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and pupil welfare

Headteacher You

• Qualified Teacher Status with a successful NQT year completed
• Significant experience as a Headteacher, Deputy Head or Head of School with a sustained record of school improvement
• Understanding of the mission and vision of the Church of England
• Ability to develop and maintain a clear vision and lead others to plan and deliver it
• Experience of the effective management of funding and resources
• Understanding of strategies for ensuring inclusion, diversity and access to education for all
• Current Safeguarding Training and awareness of the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Headteacher We can offer you

• Over 70 online courses to support development
• 24 hour confidential helpline covering legal, financial and health and wellbeing guidance
• Free of charge counselling sessions
• Virtual GP - Accessible by smart phone, or computer with same day appointments
• Local Government Pension or Teachers Pension Scheme
• Competitive annual leave entitlements for support staff colleagues
• Favourable T&Cs for all colleagues to include enhanced HR policies for all colleagues
• Opportunities for PPA at home for most teaching roles
• Internal and external CPD and Networks for all colleagues
• Employee benefits from Specsavers and Halfords cycle to work scheme

Application Process

The Trust promotes diversity and wants a workforce which reflect Christian Value. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of gender, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an Enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Closing Date: Noon, Monday 12 January 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 20 January 2026

To submit your application for this exciting Headteacher opportunity, please click Apply now.