Base Leader/Senior Teacher
Willoughton Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5RT16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £39,556.00 - £47,472.00
Pay scale
- M4 - UPS1
Additional allowances
TRL
What skills and experience we're looking for
OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENCE SEPTEMBER 2026
Are you looking for a step into senior leadership?
THE CLIFF FEDERATION IS LOOKING FOR A DYNAMIC, BRAVE AND INSPIRING
BASE LEADER / SENIOR TEACHER
to assume responsibility for the Willoughton Primary School site in the absence of the Headteacher (who works between the federated schools).
We have an exciting opportunity for secondment into leadership, owing to the relocation of our current Base Leader. This would suit an ambitious middle leader or somebody with senior leadership experience, who has the skillset, drive and tenacity to take on the responsibility of this role.
We are looking for someone who will be ambitious for our school and put the children at the centre of everything they do. This person must have kindness by the abundance and an ability to build warm and positive relationships with all who they meet. They must be hardworking, passionate and able to lead by example. Ideally, the teaching commitment will be in the Y5/6 mixed class but this will be dependent on the candidate’s experience.
Our creative curriculum and climate for learning inspires our children to achieve their very best academically. We’re excited for our new Base Leader to demonstrate our values of: Courage, Excellence, Determination, Respect, Inspiration and Compassion
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
Opportunities to work strategically as part of SLT across The Cliff Federation.
Forward-thinking and supportive leadership team and Governing Body.
0.8 teaching commitment within a small, mixed-age class.
Enthusiastic children who enjoy school.
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. The headteacher looks forward to meeting you and giving you a tour of our much-loved school.
The closing date is Thursday 14th May at 12 midnight, with shortlisting taking place the following day. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th May 2026.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Both schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS, medical and reference checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with " Keeping Children Safe in Education".
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Willoughton Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 44 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Willoughton Primary School website
- Email address
- tina.dean@willoughton.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01427 668381
Willoughton Primary School is a small rural school at the heart of the community. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, caring and family atmosphere, in which all members of the community can learn and grow together. We are an inclusive school and we have high expectations for all our children and for our school. We cater for children between 4 – 11 years old who are taught in mixed year groups.
Arranging a visit to Willoughton Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tina.dean@willoughton.lincs.sch.uk.
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