Headteacher

The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AZ

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £68,691.00 - £79,460.00 Annually (Actual)

Headteacher job summary

We are seeking an outstanding Headteacher who can lead our school with clarity of vision, unwavering integrity, and a deep commitment to educational excellence. The successful candidate will motivate and empower staff and pupils alike, fostering a culture where every individual is encouraged to achieve their highest potential within a nurturing yet ambitious environment.

They will bring a proven record of effective leadership, a genuine passion for teaching and learning, and the strategic insight required to drive sustained school improvement. Building strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community will be central to this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of our school and make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of our pupils.

Little Gonerby Church of England Primary School is a one‑form entry school in Grantham. We believe every child deserves a high‑quality learning environment and a curriculum that inspires curiosity, broadens knowledge, and nurtures a love of learning. Alongside strong foundations in literacy and numeracy, we encourage children to explore a wide range of subjects and develop their individual interests.

Every child in our school knows they are valued, listened to, and supported to achieve their best. We set high aspirations for all pupils and encourage them to approach learning with confidence and an inquisitive mindset.

Little Gonerby Church of England Primary School is part of Infinity Academies Trust, a family of 20 primary schools across Lincolnshire. The Trust Central Team provides expert support in estate management, finance, governance, HR, and operations, enabling schools to focus on delivering the highest standards of education.

At Infinity Academies Trust, children are at the centre of everything we do. Our strength lies in the diversity of the communities we serve and the breadth of experience across our schools. We champion the individuality of each academy, giving them the freedom to develop their own character and meet the needs of their community, while benefiting from the shared expertise and opportunities that come from being part of a larger organisation.

Being part of the Trust offers staff rich professional development, provides pupils with opportunities to collaborate with peers across schools, and ensures leaders receive robust support and challenge through effective governance. We are united by a shared commitment to doing the very best for the children in our care and believe that by working together, we can achieve more than any school could alone.

Open day for visits to school 7 October 2026.

For more information please contact HR@infinityacademies.co.uk

Little Gonerby C of E Primary Academy is committed to the safeguarding of children and promoting child welfare. The appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and ‘Prohibition’ and ‘Disqualification’ checks. All references will be taken up before interview.

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.

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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 The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 158 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-little-gonerby-church-of-england-infant-school-grantham

At Little Gonerby CE Primary Academy we are starting our journey from and Infant School to an all through Primary School. Our School Values of Compassion, Respect and Honesty underpin everything we do at Little Gonerby. We pride ourselves on our nurturing ethos which is rooted firmly in the Christian faith. The staff at Little Gonerby are caring, experienced and committed to meeting the individual needs of every child, and to creating a happy, secure environment in which we can all 'Grow and Learn Together'. We believe that children learn best when they are excited by, actively involved in and have a clear purpose for their learning.

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