Headteacher
The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 2DT20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 1st 2025 or January 1st 2026
Closing date
14 May 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
22 April 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
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £57,831 and £70,293
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• Be an inspirational, motivational and compassionate leader, valuing our staff through challenging development opportunities
• Be committed to helping our children flourish and reach their full potential through an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum
• Build an open, positive, and constructive relationship with the governing body, parents and other stakeholders based on trust and communication
• Enable organisational improvement through the development of a culture of commitment
• Continue to develop the valuable connection with the community that they work with as leader of an integral part of the locality
• Work in mutually beneficial partnerships with other organisations, based on our values and needs
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A welcoming, friendly, inclusive school with well-motivated staff and enthusiastic children
• Strong Christian Ethos and Values encouraging an awareness of the meaning and significance of faith
• A very supportive local authority and Diocese.
• Strong community links
We invite you to come and visit our school, meet our children and staff, and experience our warm and friendly welcome.
Further details about the role
Visits to the school can be arranged on Monday 28th April and Tuesday 29th April 9-10am. Appointments (or possible alternatives) can be made via our office at the following email address: enquiries@potterhanworth.lincs.sch.uk or by calling 01522 791031.
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the whole school community. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and participate in a safer recruitment process.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14th May (5pm). Please note that previous interviewees should not apply.
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 16th May.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st May.
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 download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to Richard.Gilding@Potterhanworth.lincs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 137 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- enquiries@potterhanworth.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01522 791031
Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School is a friendly and welcoming school which has been judged by Ofsted to be ‘good’ (March 2023). We are situated in the village of Potterhanworth approximately eight miles South East of Lincoln. Due to the semi retirement of our successful and highly respected Headteacher who is moving on to new challenges, we are looking to appoint a new Headteacher.
The Headteacher will also oversee the managed Pre-School operated on site and all aspects referring to the school in the job description include this provision.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to lead our school, We are an inclusive, nurturing, caring church school family that provides a safe place to learn and develop. We recognise that everyone has immeasurable potential, given the opportunity to shine. We strive to pursue excellence in all that we do.
We support our school community to look beyond its horizons, we encourage a positive outlook on life and equip individuals to overcome challenges they may encounter.
We celebrate diversity and work hard to provide an inclusive and equitable environment for everyone. Our values and beliefs underpin our day-to-day learning, teaching and relationships. We have motivated staff who work hard to make sure every child thrives. Parents are supportive and appreciative.
Arranging a visit to The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@potterhanworth.lincs.sch.uk.
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