Headteacher
Malcolm Sargent Primary School, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2SR52 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 December 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
Pay scale
- L18-L24
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in school leadership. We are looking for a leader who can build upon the strong existing foundations of an excellent, well-established and very successful primary school (Single Academy Trust).
? Are you a caring leader who is ambitious to give our children the very best start to life in a large and successful school?
? Can you lead our team to engage all our children with fun, interesting lessons?
? Can you establish high expectations for pupils, excellent connections with parents?
? Will you work effectively with a great staff team, leading them to be even better?
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
ü Individual mentoring and support from the current Principal, who will be working part-time taking care of all the school business functions so that you can focus on what matters most – our pupils!
ü A happy, friendly school with polite, enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils.
ü A dedicated and supportive staff team.
ü A very well resourced, popular school on the edge of the beautiful Georgian town of Stamford in South Lincolnshire.
ü Salary sacrifice schemes available including private healthcare and Cycle Scheme.
Further information about the job
TOURS OF THE SCHOOL ARE ENCOURAGED, AND AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Deadline for applications is 0900 on Monday 2 February 2026
Interviews will be held on 11 and 12 February 2026
For an application pack, please contact our School Business Director, Liz Town, at:
Liz.town@malcolmsargent.lincs.sch.uk
WE ARE COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND EXPECT ALL STAFF SHARE THIS COMMITMENT. ALL POSTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO AT LEAST ENHANCED DBS DISCLOSURE (WITH REGULATED ACTIVITY), MEDICAL, ONLINE AND REFERENCE CHECKS TOGETHER WITH CERTIFICATES OF GOOD CONDUCT AND LETTERS OF PROFESSIONAL STANDING IF APPLICABLE. ALL PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS ARE IN LINE WITH THE CURRENT VERSION OF KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE IN EDUCATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT CANVASSING ANY EMPLOYEE, OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IS PROHIBITED AND WILL BE CONSIDERED A DISQUALIFICATION.
Malcolm Sargent Primary School, Empingham Road, Stamford, PE9 2SR
01780 756056
www.malcomsargentschool.co.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
WE ARE COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND EXPECT ALL STAFF SHARE THIS COMMITMENT. ALL POSTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO AT LEAST ENHANCED DBS DISCLOSURE (WITH REGULATED ACTIVITY), MEDICAL, ONLINE AND REFERENCE CHECKS TOGETHER WITH CERTIFICATES OF GOOD CONDUCT AND LETTERS OF PROFESSIONAL STANDING IF APPLICABLE. ALL PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS ARE IN LINE WITH THE CURRENT VERSION OF KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE IN EDUCATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT CANVASSING ANY EMPLOYEE, OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IS PROHIBITED AND WILL BE CONSIDERED A DISQUALIFICATION.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Malcolm Sargent Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 649 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Malcolm Sargent Primary School website
- Email address
- liz.town@malcolmsargent.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01780 756056
Malcolm Sargent Primary School is a successful, three-form entry, single academy trust in Stamford Lincolnshire. Named after the prominent conductor, Sir Malcolm Sargent, our school currently has approximately 650 children on roll (with a planned reduction to 620 from autumn 2025 making us a three form entry school), supported by about 115 staff. We are in the top percentiles for attendance and achievement and have excellent teachers including specialists in music, sports and languages. We have dedicated pastoral and play leader teams with a highly skilled and supportive administrative and finance team. We offer financial rewards to teachers who wish to lead year groups or curriculum subjects, supported by an experienced and knowledgeable leadership team including two qualified SENDCOs.
Arranging a visit to Malcolm Sargent Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email liz.town@malcolmsargent.lincs.sch.uk.
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