Headteacher

Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8PS

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £73,105.00 - £88,951.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Pay Range, Point 15 to 23 (Points L22 - L23 are awarded to support recruitment and retention of exceptional candidates)

Headteacher job summary

Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is a warm and inclusive school with a committed team and a genuine sense of community pride. We are seeking an experienced and driven Headteacher who will continue to build on the school’s strengths shape its future direction and champion a culture where every child thrives.

As part of the Flying High Partnership, this role offers access to strong professional support, system leaders, and a highly collaborative network of Headteachers. The Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. Founded in 2012, we are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable, and we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

This position also includes the potential for an additional two recruitment and retention points for at least the first 12 months.

This role is part of a wider Flying High recruitment campaign. We are appointing four Headteachers across the partnership. Other roles you may be interested in:

• Beeston Fields Flying High Academy
• Brooklands Primary and Nursery School
• Haddon Primary and Nursery School

Benefit from our brand‑new Headteacher Promise, extensive CPL, and exceptional leadership development.

Why This Role Is Exceptional:

• Experienced Headteacher: Lead a school where your experience will make a measurable difference as you drive improvement and build a strong cohesive team
• Values-Led Culture: Build on a caring ethos and high expectations for all
• Trust-Wide Support: Access system leadership and central expertise across the Flying High Partnership.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from our Headteacher Promise, extensive CPL and leadership development
• Community Connection:Strengthen relationships with families and local partners

We’re Looking for a Leader Who:

• Has a clear vision for inclusive and inspiring education
• Is passionate about curriculum, teaching and learning
• Can motivate and develop a team to deliver exceptional outcomes
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and staff
• Thrives in collaboration and contributes to the wider Flying High Partnership
• Leads with integrity, creativity and a commitment to sustainability

What You’ll Receive:

• A collaborative network of Headteachers and system leaders
• Dedicated support from our Director of Education and Central Team
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing leadership coaching
• Access to employee benefits, including wellbeing support, financial advice and access to local discounts
• A personalised mentoring and coaching entitlement designed to help you thrive
• Regular one-to-one mentoring with an experienced Headteacher
• Leadership coaching focused on problem-solving, resilience and professional growth
• Confidential space to reflect, share concerns and develop your leadership practice
• Structured support tailored to your experience, whether you’re new to headship, new to Flying High or both
• The opportunity to lead a school that reflects your values and vision

We recognise that your next career move deserves careful consideration, and we highly encourage you to speak confidentially with our recruitment partners, Propelo, to find out more about the role and the application process. Visits are welcomed and encouraged; please contact Propelo to discuss the role in more detail and to arrange a visit.

A full application will need to be submitted via MyNewTerm, however we strongly encourage you to speak with the Propelo team first.

You can reach them at flyinghigh@propelo.co.uk or by calling 01273 222 877. For internal applicants, please contact HR to discuss the role.

And don’t forget to check out our wider Headteacher Promise and opportunities as part of this campaign.

Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bilsthorpe-flying-high-academy

Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is set in beautiful countryside with acres of outdoor space, we are close to the Southwell trail as well as having a forest on our door step. We are at the heart of our community and enjoy being at the centre of community events. Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy has a fantastic and talented staff driven by a passion for educating our children.

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