Headteacher

St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1YN

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 February 2026

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: Leadership Spine L15-21 (£73,105-£84,699)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a personable, dynamic, inspirational Headteacher who will embrace the opportunity of leading our school located in Gainsborough.

The governing body will appoint a headteacher who:

• Is an excellent leader with high expectations of achievement and behaviour and will further develop an environment in which children flourish emotionally, socially and academically.

• Will use their innovative and enthusiastic leadership qualities to support our strong committed team and ensure its continued growth and development.

• Has proven experience of successful leadership.

• Will act in ways informed by our vision and values.

• Will forge trusting relationships with all our stakeholders.

• Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to further our church school ethos and culture.

• Will enhance and develop collaboration between staff, parents, governors, developing effective partnerships with the church and wider community.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to lead an excellent professional team.

• A committed, enthusiastic and engaged learning community.

• A firm commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.

• A welcoming, warm, caring and aspirational learning community.

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.

Recruitment Pack and Application Form

You can view the Recruitment Pack and complete the Application Form following these links.

You can also request a recruitment pack by emailing cathy.brooks@gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk.

Please ensure that you address the points detailed in the job description and person specification in your application.

Please send your application to Baptiste Velan, Chair of Governors (baptiste.velan@gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk).

School visits

If you’d like to come and meet us, please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Cathy Brooks, to arrange a visit: cathy.brooks@gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk

We are offering the following visit dates and times:

Tues 24th Feb

10.00

Weds 25th Feb

13.30

Thurs 26th Feb

15.30

Closing Date for applications: Monday March 2nd 2026 12.00

Disability Confident Scheme

LCC is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, which extends to Community and Voluntary Controlled schools. Under the scheme, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job as set out in the job description and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Applicants are required to complete this application without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. All responses must be written personally by the candidate to ensure authenticity and accuracy. Any applications found to contain AI-generated content may be removed from the recruitment process

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

St George's Headteacher Recruitment Pack.docx - 6.88 MB (opens in new tab)

Application form (disability confident employer)(1).docx - 119 KB (opens in new tab)

About St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 184 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough website
• Email address: baptiste.velan@gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01427 612553
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-church-of-england-community-primary-school-gainsborough

Arranging a visit to St George's Church of England Community Primary School, Gainsborough

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email baptiste.velan@gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk.

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