Head Teacher
Witham St Hughs Academy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9WF28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
9 June 2025 at 9am
Date listed
9 May 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: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership L18-L24
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and apply their vision for Witham St Hughs Academy
- Determine, implement and monitor the quality of teaching and learning across the academy
- Ensure the efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources
- Hold accountability for the performance of Witham St Hughs Academy
- Lead, empower and drive staff to achieve success
We are searching for an individual who:
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of what constitutes excellent learning from creative concepts to practical application
- Holds a track record in raising teaching standards, ensuring progression and attainment for all pupils with a desire to embed a culture of continuous development for all
- Possesses extensive interpersonal skills to create and effectively communicate the academy vision to all key stakeholders
- Demonstrates a commitment to providing an inclusive environment for children with SEND
- Is a great teacher – as a leader of teaching, we are searching for an individual who understands what great learning looks like in the classroom and recognises how to achieve it
- Inspires, motivates, empowers and leads all to achieve
What the school offers its staff
This opportunity would suit a forward-thinking and vigorous Headteacher who has a proven history of effective school leadership. Leading a dynamic and capable staff team alongside inquisitive, articulate and well-behaved pupils is an exciting opportunity for developing innovative practise and approaches.
As part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust the academy benefits from access to a wide range of training, development and professional services. The Headteacher can access support and guidance on all areas of teaching, learning and school operations, directly as and when required. We are proud to have developed a culture within our Trust in which Headteachers partner and communicate well with each other, providing a strong network of likeminded leaders to work with.
The successful candidate will lead the strategic development of the academy and will be an outstanding role model for all.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lead Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@leadacademytrust.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Witham St Hughs Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 398 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Witham St Hughs Academy website
- Email address
- hr@leadacademytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 07458 024599
Due to promotion Witham St Hughs Academy is recruiting a Headteacher to join us from January 2026 or earlier, if possible.
Witham St. Highs is a warm and welcoming place, where children thrive in a forward thinking environment. Our academy sits in the heart of a community and strives to provide every child with access to a high-quality curriculum that fosters 'Lifelong Learning.' We equally have very strong relationships with parents and carers, who actively contribute to the academy's vision and values.
Witham St Hughs Academy is at the forefront a number of national initiatives. As the DfE accredited English Hub and Teaching School Hub, the Headteacher will have the opportunity to work alongside the Teaching School Hub Director and team to shape and develop new initiatives, host DfE and other showcase events to exemplify effective practices and play a key role in developing a high-quality continuing professional development (CPD) program for other schools.
Arranging a visit to Witham St Hughs Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@leadacademytrust.co.uk.
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