Lincoln Minster School
Lincolnshire
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
05 January 2026
Apply by:
12 September 2025
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful school looking to build on a glowing ISI inspection report and record breaking exam results. We are seeking an outstanding Assistant Head to lead our teaching, learning and professional development, working towards our main priorities for pupils to be happy and achieve – and in that order.
Lincoln Minster School is a lively and dynamic independent school set right in the heart of the historic city of Lincoln. Facilities are good and opportunities for professional growth are determined by your aspirations and imagination.
This is a key role that would suit a teacher (of any subject) who already has middle or senior leadership experience and an excellent track record of bringing out 'the best in everyone', whether that be pupils or colleagues. You will be responsible for the academic progress of pupils within the Senior School, as well as line managing key academic staff. You will report directly to the Head.
The School is part of the United Learning group of schools, the largest and most influential schools group in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, and provide significant employee benefits (including the TPS).
Please apply here or email a covering letter and CV to Your CV should include all of your academic qualifications from GCSE onwards, as well as your employment history.
The deadline is 8am on Friday 12th September, though we reserve the right to appoint at any time. Early applications are encouraged.
If you have any queries, please contact the Head's PA, Miss Lisa Crowe at
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About Lincoln Minster School
Lincoln Minster School
The Prior Building, Upper Lindum Street, Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 5RW
United Kingdom
An independent education like no other.
We are an independent co-educational HMC day and boarding school for pupils aged 4 – 18 years. Families join us from across the county and beyond for our outstanding teaching and learning, but don't just take our word for it...
* UK top 40 Preparatory School (The Times Parent Power Guide 2023)
* Finalist in the national Independent Schools of the Year Awards (2022 and 2023) for Student Wellbeing
* Shortlisted in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards for Sporting Achievement
Lincoln Minster School (LMS) is a vibrant and successful school, with close links to Lincoln Cathedral and in a wonderful location in central Lincoln. Our last inspection was highly successful and we continue to invest in order to improve.
Formed in 1996 through the merger of three schools, Lincoln Minster School now has around 500 pupils aged 4 to 18. Our priorities are for all of them to be happy and achieve - and in that order.
Lincoln Minster School is part of United Learning.
We are a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out 'the best in everyone' – students, staff, parents and the wider community. Uniquely, our Group includes significant numbers of schools in both the public and the private sectors, working together for mutual benefit.
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