Headteacher

Job description

The Vacancy

St Lawrence Academies Trust is a church based Multi-Academy Trust wanting to serve the young people and communities that our schools are set in. We are a mixed multi academy Trust with church and community schools from both the primary to the secondary phase.

We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our growing trust as a Headteacher at Westwoodside Church of England Primary Academy. This is a unique dual-aspect post combining 4 days per week as Headteacher with 1 day per week as an Education Support Partner working within the St Lawrence Academies Trust central team

As a 'young' Trust we are looking for somebody who will work with us to help shape the Trust and to be willing to build, share and receive learning and experience across the family of schools that we are seeking to build. The 1 day per week Education Support Partner role will enable you to extend your impact beyond your own academy, working strategically to support educational improvement and share expertise across our wider family of schools.

The successful candidate:

1. Recognises the importance of the primary years of a child's school life, is resilient, caring and committed to providing the best education experiences for our children
2. Is an experienced leader
3. Is a champion for all children and an advocate for an inclusive and values driven education
4. Is committed to supporting the Christian vision, ethos, and values of the Academy and the Trust.
5. Recognises that attainment and progress are valuable ingredients in a holistic education that nurtures children, ignites a love of learning and a curiosity about the world in which they live, preparing them for their next steps in education and beyond
6. Has excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates understanding, empathy and respect for the whole school community
7. Has a successful record of securing and maintaining school improvement
8. Can inspire and empower others, lead change and ensure high outcomes through robust quality assurance
9. Has an in depth knowledge of safeguarding in school
10. Has the system leadership capability and collaborative vision to effectively deliver 1 day per week as an Education Support Partner across the Trust

For the right candidate we can offer:

1. An inclusive, vibrant and welcoming environment with talented and fully committed staff
2. Wonderful children who enjoy coming to school and are excited to learn
3. A supportive community of staff, local governors and parents/carers
4. An exciting opportunity to be part of a growing Trust with a strong central team
5. Supportive and bespoke performance development and appraisal
6. A Multi-Academy Trust environment that values Headteacher professionalism and delegates to them the responsibilities for their children's education and pastoral support.
7. A collaborative and developmental relationship with other leaders across the family of schools.
8. High quality, bespoke education support from a central team that supports school leaders with the delivery of the quality of education
9. Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
10. A bespoke programme of induction and professional development personalised to the individual
11. Flexible working hours

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students.

For an informal discussion about the role / tour of the school please contact the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jo Everitt (on 01724 747310 or email [email protected]).

Closing Date: Friday 18th September 2026 at 3:00 pm

Interviews: Monday/Tuesday, 28th 29th September 2026

To apply please use the link below:

https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignRef=SCH-SLAT-0101

The Council

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.

The Benefits

Staff discounts

Annual leave

Access to pensions

Salary sacrifice
schemes

Free car parking

Eye test and glasses reimbursements