Headteacher

Tetney Primary School, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN36 5NG

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  19 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 September 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: This is a full time position, 32.5hours per week working Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L6 to L18 negotiable based on leadership experience, proven track record & current salary

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be:

• A passionate and proven leader with a clear vision for primary education.

• An outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for teaching and learning.

• A confident and approachable communicator who can inspire and motivate our school community.

• Committed to maintaining and building upon our inclusive and caring ethos.

• A leader with a strong understanding of SEND and a commitment to ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential.

• A strategic thinker with the skills to manage the school's resources effectively and to drive continuous improvement.

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to lead a successful and happy school.
• A dedicated and supportive staff team.
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• A strong and committed governing body.
• A commitment to your ongoing professional development.

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.

We warmly encourage you to visit our school to experience for yourself the welcoming and positive atmosphere that makes Tetney Primary School a special place to learn and work.

To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion with the Chair of Governors, please contact Georgia Burrows by email, Georgia.Burrows@tetney.lincs.sch.uk.

For an application pack and application form, please visit our school website at www.tetney.lincs.sch.uk. Completed applications should be sent to the Chair of Governors, Georgia Burrows.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.

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.

[1074383]Headteacher_Recruitment_Pack_2025.pdf - 5.47 MB (opens in new tab)

[1074382]Headteacher_Job_Advert.pdf - 248 KB (opens in new tab)

About Tetney Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 129 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tetney Primary School website
• Email address: emma.hobson@tetney.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01472 812074
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tetney-primary-school

Tetney Primary School is a small school with a big heart, known for its dedicated and committed school family. We pride ourselves on providing a caring and supportive environment where both staff and pupils thrive. With access to high-quality CPD and a collaborative team, Tetney Primary School offers a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils and the community.

Benefits of Joining Tetney Primary School:
• Small school with a caring team
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through high-quality CPD
• Supportive environment where teamwork is valued
• Engage with wonderful pupils and a supportive community

Arranging a visit to Tetney Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.hobson@tetney.lincs.sch.uk.

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