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