Executive Headteacher
"To be the beacon for learning"
"The teaching of your word is light, so everyone can understand” (Psalms 119:130)
Are you the next inspirational leader to take our successful federation forward in the next phase of its journey of continuous improvement?
Executive Headteacher required from September 1st 2025.
Following the retirement of our well respected Executive Headteacher, the Governors, staff, and children are seeking an experienced leader to take this successful federation forward in the next phase of its journey.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead both a Church School and a Community School working with a dedicated team of staff and governors to deliver an ambitious and aspirational vision “To be the beacon for learning”.
“The 'beacon for learning' vision goes beyond academic learning and encompasses the whole child. They [Leaders] are passionate and relentless in enabling children and adults to live life in all its fullness.” SIAMS Inspection 2023.
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Evidence of leading continuous school improvement
- High aspirations and expectations of both self and others
- An outward looking approach and belief in the importance of professional development
- A commitment to ethical leadership and to upholding our Church School values
- An ability to inspire trust and respect with the children, staff and stakeholders
- A creative and collegiate approach to problem solving
- An understanding of the challenges of delivering high quality education in areas of deprivation
- An ability to deliver high quality inclusive education through well managed resources
What we can offer:
- The opportunity to lead a dedicated, skilled, and professional team
- An experienced, strategic, and supportive board of governors
- Commitment to your professional development and future aspirations
- The Winterton Federation has adopted the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
- If you feel that you would enjoy the challenge that this role offers, can build on our successes, and would like to find out more, we want to hear from you.
Visits can be made on 11th February or 25th February when governors will be pleased to meet you. Please contact sbm.wintertonfederation@northlincs.gov.uk to arrange.
Application packs are available via our website: Executive Headteacher
Closing date: Noon on 7th March 2025
Shortlisting: 10th March 2025
Interview date: 18th and 19th March 2025
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.
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.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.