Executive Head Teacher

The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1HT

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time Leadership scale
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: between £63,688 and £87,664

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Executive Headteacher will provide strategic leadership, vision and direction across Harlaxton Church of England Primary School and Denton Church of England School, ensuring that both schools continue to flourish as distinctive Church schools with their own unique identities, values and communities while benefiting from strong collaborative leadership.

Building on a highly successful, close-knit partnership, the Executive Headteacher will work with governors, staff, pupils, parents, the Diocese of Lincoln and Lincolnshire County Council to continue to secure excellent educational outcomes, maintain and develop the Christian character and vision of both schools, and ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, teaching, learning and organisational effectiveness.

The Executive Headteacher will be accountable for the effective leadership and management of both schools and for delivering sustainable school improvement through a shared strategic vision which reflects the values and aspirations of each school community.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer two vibrant schools providing aspiring education through an ambitious and engaging curriculum with excellent staff, remarkable children, healthy budgets and a vision for excellence together for all.

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.

Please view our recruitment pack on the school websites:

Harlaxton CofE Primary School - Current School Vacancies

Denton CofE School - Current School Vacancies

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.

Gracefederation recruitment pack 2026.pdf - 1.15 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 167 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: tara.whyley@gracefederation.co.uk
• Phone number: 01476 561077
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-harlaxton-church-of-england-primary-school

Harlaxton is a beautiful, village school with 200 children on roll. There are currently 7 classes in the school, each class is a single year group. In the last year the school has had a successful OFSTED and SIAMS inspection.

Arranging a visit to The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tara.whyley@gracefederation.co.uk.

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