Headteacher
Scamblesby Church of England Primary School, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9XG13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 April 2025
Closing date
3 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 January 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: Approx. 40 per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- From £56,316
Pay scale
- L6-L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Advert and How to Apply
Scamblesby C. E. Primary School
Scamblesby,
Louth,
Lincolnshire,
LN11 9XG.
Telephone: 01507 343629
https://www.scamblesby.lincs.sch.uk
enquiries@scamblesby.lincs.sch.uk
School Group: Group 1
NOR: 52
Age Range of Pupils: 4 - 11
Post/Salary: Permanent Headteacher / L6 – L12
Starting Date: Wednesday, 23 rd April, 2025
Introduction:
Due to the resignation of our current Headteacher, the governing body seeks to recruit an
aspirational leader, who will build on the existing strengths and success of the school.
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Headteacher who will embrace the challenge of
working in a small rural school. Our strong Christian ethos and values create an environment to
nurture and develop the potential of every child academically and socially.
The governing body will appoint a head who:
• Is an excellent leader with high expectations of achievement and behaviour, and will seek to
create an environment in which children flourish spiritually, emotionally, academically and
socially.
• Will use their innovative and enthusiastic leadership qualities to support the strong teamwork at
the school and ensure our committed staff continue to grow and develop.
• Has some experience of successful leadership and knows what success looks like.
• Has vision, energy, honesty and loyalty and can inspire and motivate staff and children.
• Has excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build
strong working relationships across the school.
• Has the ability and ambition to continue to raise standards, enabling every child to reach their
full potential.
• Is excited by the opportunities that Scamblesby Church of England Primary school offers.
• Will enhance and develop collaboration between staff, parents, governors and community.
Please note - The Headteacher role also includes a small teaching commitment which will be
negotiated with the appointed candidate at a later date.
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to lead a great team of dedicated colleagues.
• Well behaved, polite and enthusiastic children and very supportive parents.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• A firm commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
• A welcoming, dedicated, supportive and hardworking staff team and governing body.
Visits to our school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office to book a visit.
Dates have been scheduled as follows:
Date Time
Monday, 27 th January 2025 10.00am to 2.00pm
Wednesday, 29 th January 2025 10.00am to 2.00pm
If you are not able to visit during either of these slots, please contact the school office and we will
do our very best to find a time by mutual agreement.
For an application pack, please see our school website - https://www.scamblesby.lincs.sch.uk/ or
contact the school office – fiona.hartley@scamblesby.lincs.sch.uk
Applications should be completed in line with the personal specification and forwarded to: the
Chair of Governors, Derek Elmhirst – derek.elmhirst@scamblesby.lincs.sch.uk and the school
office – fiona.hartley@scamblesby.lincs.sch.uk
Closing date for application – Monday, 3 rd February
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday, 6 th February
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 13 th February
Scamblesby Church of England 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. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
What the school offers its staff
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
About Scamblesby Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 61 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- fiona.hartley@scamblesby.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01507343629
Arranging a visit to Scamblesby Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fiona.hartley@scamblesby.lincs.sch.uk.
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