Chief Executive Officer & Headteacher
Aspire Schools Trust, Lincoln, LN5 0PA14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
29 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £129,673.00 - £144,579.00 Annually (Actual) L40-L46
Chief Executive Officer & Headteacher job summary
‘No Borders, Just Horizons…’
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a dynamic and visionary leader to become both the Headteacher of Sir William Robertson Academy (SWRA) and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Aspire Schools Trust.
The dual role offers the chance to lead a thriving secondary school while shaping the strategic direction of a progressive and ambitious Trust. Aspire Schools Trust serves pupils aged 4 to 18 across its family of schools.
The Role
As Headteacher of SWRA, you will provide inspirational and hands-on leadership to one of the most sought-after schools in Lincolnshire. Set in the rural village of Welbourn, SWRA is an 11–18 non-selective school with a strong sense of community, excellent pastoral care, and a commitment to high aspirations for every pupil. The Academy’s ethos is rooted in the values of Involvement, Kindness, Responsibility, Creativity, Resilience, and Achievement.
As CEO of Aspire Schools Trust, you will take responsibility for the strategic leadership and growth of the Trust, ensuring all schools provide an outstanding education. Working closely with the Trust Board, Local Committees, and school leaders, you will embed collaboration and innovation to drive sustainable improvement. The Trust’s ethos is clear: children come first, and this drives high achievement, inclusivity, and excellence.
About You
We are seeking an exceptional leader who can:
Inspire and empower pupils, staff, and leaders to deliver excellence across the Trust.
Combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership of a vibrant secondary school.
Build on the strong foundations of SWRA, ensuring high aspirations and inclusivity for all pupils.
Foster collaboration and professional development across all Trust schools.
Drive sustainable improvement while preserving the unique identities of each school.
You will bring a proven track record of successful leadership, demonstrating the capacity to lead at both school and Trust levels. You will be an inspiring communicator with the ability to unite staff, pupils, parents, and trustees around a shared vision.
Application Information
Candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school on either Thursday 16 January at 9am, Monday 20th January at 9am or Thursday 23 January at 1.30pm. The current SWRA Headteacher and a Trustee will be available during these visits. To arrange, please email Nicky Ball, the Trust’s Director of People and Wellbeing at Nicky.Ball@aspireschoolstrust.org
The Application Pack is attached. Please email your completed application form to hr@aspireschoolstrust.org
Sam White of ASCL’s Leadership Appointment Service is supporting this process. For an informal conversation about the role email Sam on sam.white@ascl.org.uk
Important Dates:
Application deadline: Midday on Wednesday 29January 2025
Shortlisting outcomes: Wednesday 5 February 2025
Final selection process: Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 February 2025
Aspire Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please be aware that social media and public media checks will be carried out for applicants prior to interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Aspire Schools Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
The Aspire Schools Trust is a highly innovative Lincolnshire-based Multi Academy Trust, educating pupils of all abilities from the ages of 4-18. Currently consisting of Sir William Robertson Academy and Bassingham Primary School, our family of schools is set to grow and can see huge benefits for our community in the establishment of a successful and progressive cross-phase MAT, rather than one linked narrowly to the primary or secondary phase.
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