Headteacher

Baston CE Primary School, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 9PB

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026 (or earlier if possible)

• Closing date

  2 July 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  4 June 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L10-L16

What skills and experience we're looking for

Governors are seeking an inspirational and motivated Headteacher to lead our school community. We are a single form entry Church of England school with a distinctive Christian ethos and a thriving relationship with our local Church, St John the Baptist and the village community.

In recent years we have benefited from strong leadership and an enthusiastic staff team who have a ‘can do’ attitude. In our most recent inspections, SIAMS rated us a ‘Good’ Church school (2022) and Ofsted rated us ‘Good’ in all areas (2024).

Our pupils are the focus of everything we do, and our desire is to see them flourish; not just academically, but in every area of their lives.

You will need:

• The desire and ability to promote and continually develop our school’s inclusive values and strong Christian ethos.
• High expectations for children’s personal development, happiness, welfare, behaviour and attainment.
• A clear vision of excellence in primary education with the ability to think strategically and lead the school through the next exciting phase of its development.
• Proven leadership skills and a passion for investing in each member of your staff team.
• An ambition to provide collaborative leadership of the school, along with the capacity to be open to the advice and guidance of others.
• A commitment to putting children at the centre of everything you do.

If you feel excited about the prospect of leading our school, then we would be delighted to hear from you!

Visits to our school are both welcome and strongly encouraged. To book a visit, please email our school administrator at Jo.Bannister@baston.lincs.sch.uk or call the school office on 01778 560430.

Application packs are available from the school website, www.baston-school.co.uk

Completed applications should be submitted via email to jill.groutage@baston.lincs.sch.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025, 5pm

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 15th July 2025

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

• Pupils who are enthusiastic, who enjoy taking responsibility and are excited about learning and school life.
• The opportunity to lead a well-established staff team, with strong senior and middle leaders.
• A forward-thinking, experienced Governing Body who will encourage and support you as you lead the school in your own way.
• A wonderful physical learning environment, with the benefit of a large outdoor learning area, a library bus, and two new classrooms.
• A PTA with a longstanding reputation of going above-and-beyond to provide opportunities for our pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Baston Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education". As part of due diligence checks, the school may complete online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jill.groutage@baston.lincs.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Baston CE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 181 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Baston CE Primary School website
• Email address: jo.bannister@baston.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01778 560430
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/baston-ce-primary-school

“Preparing the way…”
At Baston Church of England Primary School, we aspire to be an inspirational, challenging and inclusive church school at the heart of our community. Through the love of God and our shared values, we aim to provide a happy, safe and creative learning environment where everyone can reach their full potential and thrive as global citizens.

Baston CE Primary is a school where everyone is known and loved. We are deeply rooted in our Christian vision and committed to providing opportunities that prepare children to flourish — academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Set in beautiful grounds and strongly connected to our local village, we are proud of our inclusive ethos and our drive to support children in becoming confident, responsible global citizens.

Arranging a visit to Baston CE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jo.bannister@baston.lincs.sch.uk.

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