Head Teacher

The Meadows Primary School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9BB

41 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  From the beginning of the Summer Term 2026

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 November 2025

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: FTE 1.0
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L19 to L24

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governing body will appoint a headteacher who:

● Is an excellent leader with high expectations of achievement and behaviour and will seek to create an environment in which children flourish emotionally, socially and academically.

● Has vision, energy, honesty and loyalty and can inspire and motivate staff and children.

● Will use their enthusiastic leadership qualities to ensure our committed staff continue to grow and develop.

● Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.

● Will enhance and develop collaboration between staff, parents, governors and the community.

● Is excited by the opportunities that The Meadows Primary School and Preschool offers.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

● The opportunity to lead a great team of dedicated colleagues.

● Support for continuing professional development.

● A proven track record with staff development.

● Children who are happy, well-motivated and enjoy school.

● A forward-thinking staff team that works together to embrace new initiatives to drive school improvement.

● Staff and governors who are enthusiastic and committed to providing stimulating learning experiences.

● Strong links with external agencies and good relationships with parents and the wider community.

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.

Due to the retirement of our current headteacher, the governing body seeks to recruit an inspirational leader who will build on the existing strengths and success of the school. The post is available from the beginning of the summer term 2026.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement at 11.00 am on December 8th, 10th or 11th 2025.

Application deadline Friday January 9th 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday January 15th 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday January 29th 2026.

For a full information pack and details on how to apply, please visit the school website: https://www.themeadowsprimaryschool.co.uk/vacancies/vacancies.html .

The Meadows Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to the candidate being suitable to work with children and satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks

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.

About The Meadows Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 351 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Meadows Primary School website
• Email address: clerk@themeadows.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01522 721708
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-meadows-primary-school-lincoln

Arranging a visit to The Meadows Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email clerk@themeadows.lincs.sch.uk.

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