Academy Headteacher

Heighington Millfield Primary Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1RQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  7 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L11 - L15 £66,368 - £73,105

What skills and experience we're looking for

Heighington Millfield Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspiring leader to guide the academy into its next phase of development. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and successful school community where dedicated and supportive staff are committed to delivering the very best educational opportunities and outcomes for all pupils.

As Academy Headteacher, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership of the school, including direct line management of teaching and support staff. You will also act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing all safeguarding arrangements and ensuring the highest standards of care and protection for pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Our community-focused academy benefits from strong partnerships with parents, governors and pupils. Staff work collaboratively and with a shared commitment to ensuring that every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally.

As part of a highly successful Multi-Academy Trust, you will be well supported by experienced senior leaders across our primary, special and secondary schools who actively share expertise and best practice. A strong central services team provides high-quality support in finance, HR and operational matters, working closely with school leaders to enable a clear focus on teaching, learning and pupil wellbeing.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Heighington Primary Head JD.pdf - 216 KB (opens in new tab)

About Heighington Millfield Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heighington Millfield Primary Academy website
• Email address: dtait@prioryacademies.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heighington-millfield-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Heighington Millfield Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dtait@prioryacademies.co.uk.

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