Headteacher
Are you the outstanding leader with the energy and vision to match ours?
This well established secondary community Academy based on the outskirts of Lincoln has made sustained progress over the last six years. Our current Headteacher has moved the Academy from a time of turbulence and underachievement to a stable, progressive learning environment predicated on strong leadership, a dedicated staff base, and a confident student body who “…..are happy at North Kesteven Academy. Always polite and respectful, they get along well with each other and enjoy great relationships with staff ” Ofsted 2024.
We seek a passionate, inspirational, and driven individual to lead our Academy onto the next stage of its journey. Our Governing Board have a clear strategy for our next steps and seek an outstanding individual to deliver it. Our overriding objective is to improve the quality of education received by our students. However, in doing so we do not wish to lose touch with our core values and ethos, and everything that makes NK a great place to study and work. A true community school, our broad and balanced curriculum is complemented by excellent facilities and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of all our students. We want our Headteacher to be a visible and active member of our Academy community, empower our staff to ensure they feel valued, and manage change effectively.
What we give you:
- Confident students, keen to learn, and proud of their school
- A dedicated and experienced Senior Leadership Team who are ready to support you
- A passionate and engaged Governing Board with a wide range of skills and experience who genuinely care about your wellbeing
- Outstanding professional learning opportunities
- An opportunity to make real impact and shape the future of this long-standing Academy
What you will bring to us:
- A positive, enthusiastic passion for the opportunity and our Academy
- The gravitas and professional presence to lead our team of staff and establish credibility with our stakeholders and local community
- The ability to engage and bring people with you as you deliver your vision
- The energy and resilience to deal with a setback, challenge misconceptions, and drive improvement.
Candidates will be assessed and an initial shortlist drawn up. Shortlisted candidates will then be offered a remote discussion with our Chair of Governors Jonathan Sloan which will form the first stage of our selection process.
We encourage pre-application visits to see our Academy, meet our students, and ask all your initial questions. To book a visit please contact jobs@nkacademy.co.uk
Applications close at noon on Friday 24th January. Please apply by completing the online form on TES, or the application form on our website www.nkacademy.co.uk. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Headteacher: Mrs J Tunnicliffe NOR: approx. 700
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference check. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.